Dead Feminists
Broadsides and process work from the Dead Feminists poster series. Each broadside takes quotes by women in history and ties them into current political and social issues. Each piece is illustrated snd hand-lettered by Chandler O'Leary, and letterpress printed by Jessica Spring. http://deadfeminists.com
40 Pins
·9y
Age Before Beauty
"Age Before Beauty" (Dead Feminists No. 23), featuring "the tenth muse," ancient Greek lyrical poet Sappho. Letterpress printed from hand-lettering and original illustrations. Co-created by Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring in Tacoma, WA, in hopes that all women might see themselves with Aphrodite's gaze and Athena's wisdom.
Come, Come
"Come, Come My Conservative Friend" (Dead Feminists No. 1), featuring quote by suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton: "Come, come my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles and see the world is moving." Letterpress printed from hand-lettering and original illustrations. Co-created by Chandler O'Leary & Jessica Spring just before the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, in honor of the right and responsibility to vote.
Common Threads
"Common Threads" (Dead Feminists No. 21), featuring young diarist Rywka Lipszyc (pronounced "Rivka Lipschitz"). Letterpress printed from hand-lettering and original illustrations. Co-created by Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring, in honor of the words and images of every faith as an invaluable thread that binds us together.
The Veil of Knowledge
"The Veil of Knowledge" (Dead Feminists No. 20), featuring Fatima al-Fihri, also known as "Oum al Banine" ("Mother of the Children.") Letterpress printed from hand-lettering and original illustrations. Co-created by Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring, in hopes of giving all girls the opportunity and security to obtain an education.
Title Nine Iron
"Title Nine Iron" (Dead Feminists No. 22), featuring all-star golfer and multi-sport athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Letterpress printed from hand-lettering and original illustrations. Co-created by Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring during the 115th U.S. Men's Open in Tacoma, WA, in honor of athletic equality for women everywhere.
Even Keel
"Even Keel," an unofficial member of the Dead Feminists series. This 40 x 40-inch giant linoleum block print was printed with a steamroller (!) and hand-painted in the street, as part of the 2011 Roadworks Festival, San Francisco, CA. Features quote by SF's first licensed female tugboat captain, Eliza Thorrold: "My circumstances compel me to become master of my own boat." Co-created by Chandler O'Leary & Jessica Spring.
We think you’ll love these