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Autonomy - A Body Touched

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A changing body is a universally vulnerable experience where we continue to learn who we are and what systems we are affected by. This means growing curiosity of our bodies from both ourselves and others. Gender constructs and sexual health become opportunities that can both help us discover our autonomy and sense of self yet also expose us to violence, control, and life-altering infringements of our autonomy. What occurs around us and to us heavily influences how this formative experience carries with us throughout life.
Title A Body Touched
Artist Torhorst, Aubrie (Class of 2023)
Sponsor Chen, Jeremy (Faculty/Staff)
Sponsor Kluber, Matthew (Faculty/Staff)
Index Date 2022
Note Pink/purple + 3 hands
content Carlson, G. J., Kordas, K., & Murray-Kolb, L. E. (2015). Associations between women's autonomy and child nutritional status: a review of the literature. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 11(4), 452–482. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12113
References Decker, M. R., Wood, S. N., Byrne, M. E., Yao-N'dry, N., Thiongo, M., Gichangi, P., M OlaOlorun, F., Koffi, A. K., Radloff, S., Ahmed, S., & O Tsui, A. (2021). Gendered power dynamics and threats to sexual and reproductive autonomy among adolescent girls and young adult women: A cross-sectional survey in three urban settings. PloS one, 16(11), e0257009. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257009
Genre art original
Extent 24 x 18 inches
Medium acrylic on canvas
Media Type image/tif
Digital Origin digitized other analog
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Title Autonomy
Artist Torhorst, Aubrie (Class of 2023)
Sponsor Chen, Jeremy (Faculty/Staff)
Sponsor Kluber, Matthew (Faculty/Staff)
Index Date 2023
Date Issued 2023-02-27
Created Feb 27, 2023
Note Created as part of Studio Art seminar work in preparation for an individual show in the Smith Gallery
Keyword autonomy
Keyword exhibition
Keyword smith show
Keyword healthcare
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Extent 8 images
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