Abstract
In June of 2022 the US Supreme Court choose to overturn Roe v. Wade. Since then (and even prior) individuals with uteri have voiced concern about their ability to access reproductive health care. An Opinion Piece uses crochet, a traditionally femme and domesticated craft, to share the concern in regards to state and federal control over reproductive health care. The sculpture is surrounded by white chloroplast boards next to a crochet banner with the inscription "An Opinion Piece. If you have one, share it." The sculpture invites viewers to write their opinion on the boards concerning reproductive health care rights in the United States.
Displayed in the Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology Building as part of the Spring 2023 Pop Up Locker Exhibit.
Yellow locker door displays a dark blue crochet banner with the words "An Opinion Piece. If you have one share it." written in light blue crochet yarn. Inside the yellow locker are white panels with a crochet uterus and chain featuring a lock with the US flag. In the locker is a pen inviting people to write on the white panels.
Inside a yellow locker is a pink crochet uterus and gray chain featuring a lock with the US flag. In the locker is a pen inviting people to write on the white panels that line the inside of the yellow locker. The walls feature various hand written messages about participant's view on reproductive rights in the US.
