Hello, I'm Candice.
Pancakes and Booze Art Show
A nationwide pop-up art exhibition featuring local artists, aimed at helping artists showcase their work and enhancing community access to art.
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For this show, I created my art series on reproductive freedom and the overturn of Roe v. Wade drawing from my deeply personal experiences related to this issue. Witnessing the immediate crisis that unfolded for many individuals in the wake of the abortion ban in Texas, I was moved to use my artistic voice to raise awareness and support those in need.
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50% of all Sales were donated to Lilith Fund of Texas and here's why: The BARE Minimum Cost of a +6 weeks abortion if you live in Texas. (The nearest clinic with a single visit option is Albuquerque, NM)
$220.80 GAS (3.68/gal 30 gallons 1,418 miles)
$ 58.00 ONE DAY OFF WORK
(7.25/hr 26-hour round trip)
$560.00 MEDICAL ABORTION PILLS
$838.80 TOTAL
"Private Property" 35 x 27 cm Handmade Charcoal on Recycled Paper
"Honeybee" 27 x 35 cm Handmade Charcoal on Recycled Paper
"Safer Options" 35 x 27 cm Handmade Charcoal on Recycled Paper
Title: Reproductive Freedom
A Triptych Response to the Struggle for Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Equality
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In my series of three charcoal drawings, collectively titled "Reproductive Freedom," I explore the profound impact of the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the ongoing battle for healthcare equality. This body of work serves as a visual commentary on the deeply personal implications of these issues.
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The first drawing, titled "Private Property," emerges as a silent yet powerful testament to the fight for reproductive freedom, echoing the resounding rally cry: "Bans Off Our Bodies." In this piece, I strive to capture the raw essence of the ongoing political war that seeks to control and dictate a person's most intimate and personal choices.
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In "Honeybee," the bee landing on the flower symbolizes the impact of external interference on reproductive choices. Just as the flower cannot change its circumstances, many individuals lack the resources and support needed to overcome barriers to reproductive freedom.
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Lastly, "Safer Options" challenges societal norms and expectations, encouraging a dialogue about the necessity for mutual participation in family planning. By confronting the disparities head-on, this artwork serves as a catalyst for change, inspiring individuals to advocate for equal responsibility and understanding between genders in the realm of birth control.
