Exhibition Statement
Mega Bitch is an exhibition comprised of a series of fantastical quilted tapestries of various sizes depicting a group of diverse queer women and non-binary characters from a fictional future feminist Florida. Through a mix of craft techniques, humour, and queer aesthetics, audiences will get to spend time in a world away from their own, celebrating queer joy and existence.
Drawing inspiration from a fusion of comics, anime, and drag culture, Mega Bitch challenges conventional notions of femininity through a queer camp lens. Each tapestry is rich in both color and texture, crafted using traditional methods of quilting, rug hooking, embroidery, and appliqué. The mixture of techniques leans into and celebrates queer aesthetics of extravagance and campy excess. By subverting tropes typically used to sexualize women, the artworks shed light on the absurdity of misogynistic expectations, inviting viewers to reconsider societal norms through a lens of humor and the queer gaze.
Mega Bitch promises to be a humorous, campy, and fun exploration of queerness, craft, and storytelling, inviting audiences to embark on an unforgettable journey into a world where queerness reigns supreme.