Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word
Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word is a national juried exhibition designed to honor the strength of women (including but not limited to: cis women, trans women, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender fluid people). The current political climate can feel like the end of the world due to everyday misogyny plus the loss of bodily autonomy for many. Since most post-apocalyptic narratives frequently exclude or mistreat women, the Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word exhibition will feature artists who uplift women. This show will celebrate feminism, which is often considered an “f-word” in regressive regions.
46 artists from across the United Stated joined together to share work that is feminist, dystopian, and everything in between! Klaire Lockheart, host of the Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast, served as juror. She selected incredible photography, thoughtful paintings, delightful prints, and wonderful mixed-media pieces along with many other types of memorable artwork. The opening reception for Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word will be on Final Friday, May 31st at No. 7 Center Gallery, 7 Center Street, Vermillion, SD. The celebration begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. This exhibition is hosted by the Packard Group, LLC, and it’s free and open to the public. Professional prints of the selected artwork will be displayed on the north exterior wall of No. 7 Center Gallery until June 28th, 2024.
The thought-provoking artists represented in Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word include: Abbie Graham, Alex Sena, Alexandra Jamieson, Aryn Lill, Ash Derry, Bill Stamats, Brenda Sosa, Chris Omoti Jr, Christian Rieben, Chuck Bennis, Deborah Goalby, DM Roark, Donna Milligan, Emily Sheridan, Eric Zuccola, Erin McKillip, Francine Fox, Gemma Guiomard, Janell Hammer, Jessica Stölen, Joan Logue, JoAnn Telemdschinow, Karen Lauseng, Karlen Lamber, Katie Plymate, Katie Wolf, Krissa Gaines, Lacey Eidem, Lauren Whipple, Madison Martin, Maggie Jean Wince, Mary Kamerer, Matthew King, Maya Shaver, Meg Stein, Megan Vasaturo, Melody Noy, Nicci Sevier-Vuyk, Nicole Houff, Nicole Tobin, Patrick Civiello, Pauline Emilie Bird, Phyllis W Packard, Rhonda Urdang, Rosemary Buchmann, and Sarah Lynne Hunter.
Abbie Graham, House Planted. 2021. Digital Photograph.
Abbie Graham, Fine Lines. 2020. Digital Photograph.
Alex Sena, Who Am I. 2024. Photograph.
Alexandra Jamieson, Fascism Tarot 1. 2023. Mixed Media Collage.
Aryn Lill, The Little Death. 2019. Acrylic on Canvas.
Ash Derry, Vulture Ritual Begin. 2023. Intaglio.
Ash Derry, Vulture Ritual Soar. 2023. Intaglio.
Bill Stamats, The Felling. 2021. Acrylic.
Bill Stamats, The Tangle. 2021. Acrylic.
Brenda Sosa, The Voices in My Head. 2024. Mixed Media.
Chris Omoti Jr, Essence. 2023. Ink on Canvas.
Chris Omoti Jr, Bow Down. 2023. Ink on Canvas.
Christian Rieben, Utopia, Me Cynical. 2019. Oil on Canvas.
Chuck Bennis, Doctors are Us 1b. 2020. Digital Illustration.
Deborah Goalby, Purple Pamela. 2023. Ceramics.
DM Roark, Generations of Artists at Honen Matsuri. 2024. Photograph.
Donna Milligan, Phoenix. 2023. Acrylic on Metallic Cardstock.
Emily Sheridan, Tabitha. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Eric Zuccola, A Show of Handles. 2023. Collage.
Eric Zuccola, Asserting Her Gaze. 2023. Collage.
Erin McKillip, Time to Go. 2021. Graphite on Paper on Panel.
Erin McKillip, Victory Feast. 2021. Pencil Graphite Acrylic on Paper on Panel.
Francine Fox, Terrible Lizard Skylar. 2023. Graphite on Paper.
Gemma Guiomard, Liminal. 2024. Digitized Ink on Paper.
Janell Hammer, Always the Fool. 2023. Gold Leaf and Oil on Canvas.
Janell Hammer, Melancholy. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Jessica Stölen, Forged In Fire. 2023. Photograph on Metallic Paper.
Jessica Stölen, Modern Day Medusa. 2023. Photograph on Metallic Paper.
Joan Logue, Find the F Word. 2024. Mixed Media.
JoAnn Telemdschinow, Urban Warrior. 2024. Photomontage.
Karen Lauseng, Loving Memories. 2021. Mosaic Gazing Ball.
Karen Lauseng, Stifle It. 2020. Papier-Mâché and Mixed Media.
Karlen Lambert, Grown Up Gardens. 2024. Digital Photograph.
Karlen Lambert, No Longer Here. 2023. Digital Photograph.
Katie Plymate, Faith, Trust, and Intuition Dust. 2024. Collage on Gesso Board.
Katie Plymate, Rumination. 2024. Collage on Canvas.
Katie Wolf, A Mental Bomb (it’s okay). 2023. Collage.
Krissa Gaines, Body Positivity. 2021. Collage.
Lacey Eidem, The Human Spectrum. 2023. Acrylic on Canvas.
Lauren Whipple, I Can't Remember The Sound That You Found For Me. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Lauren Whipple, You Constantly Pull Me Under With Your Memory. 2023. Serigraph.
Madison Martin, Coming and Going. 2024. Crayon, Lace, and Ink.
Maggie Jean Wince, Her (She/They). 2024. Digital Illustration.
Mary Kamerer, Fathoming Her Future. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Mary Kamerer, Plunging into the Deep. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Matthew King, I Can Imagine Any Body (no.1). 2023. Digital Image.
Maya Shaver, Feminine Spirituality. 2023. Oil on Canvas.
Meg Stein, Untitled. 2024. Colored Pencil on Paper.
Megan Vasaturo, Oil Spill. 2021. Oil on Canvas.
Melody Noy, Center of Attention. 2023. Collage.
Melody Noy, Daydream. 2023. Collage.
Nicci Sevier-Vuyk, Girl Power. 2022. Acrylic on Panel.
Nicci Sevier-Vuyk, Hell Yes. 2023. Acrylic on Panel.
Nicole Houff, Cherry Bomb Barbie. 2024. Photograph.
Nicole Houff, Gillman Goals Barbie. 2024. Photograph.
Nicole Tobin, Double Dare Ya. 2023. Acrylic and Cotton on Canvas.
Nicole Tobin, Victory Begins with Her. 2024. Acrylic, Crushed Gems, and Wool on Panel.
Patrick Civiello, Rocky Coast. 2024. Oil on Panel.
Pauline Emilie Bird, Awakening to her Inner Power. 2024. Mixed Media.
Phyllis W Packard, Cape Cove #6. 2023. Wool.
Rhonda Urdang, F Word First Lady in Mourning. 2014. Digital Manipulation of Collage.
Rosemary Buchmann, Acquiesce Mysterious Puissance. 2024. Colored Pencil and Ink.
Sarah Lynne Hunter, Judith Sends Her Regards (upper). 2023. Oil and Acrylic on Canvas.
Sarah Lynne Hunter, Judith Sends Her Regards (lower). 2023. Oil and Acrylic on Canvas.