Girls Rule at 2013 Armory Show
By Lucy
March is Women’s History Month, and the timing didn’t seem like a coincidence at the Armory Show earlier this month. Though amazing art abounded, works by women were the true standouts of the weekend. Here are a few of the highlights:
Jane Hammond‘s classic black and white photos presented playful scenes, and on further inspection, often contained quirky and fantasy-driven aspects that added a contemporary flair.
A personal favorite at the show was Jung Lee, whose typography-driven designs of neon words juxtaposed against natural settings were at the same time poignant and edgy.
This punchy wood-block art from Polly Apfelbaum was perfectly on-trend with a chic, retro vibe.
Julie Cockburn‘s innovative manipulation of found photographs through means such as embroidery and paper-cutting was fresh and accessible, giving modern charm to old-school images.
To get a look at all the work from this year’s Armory Show, visit their website here.