in the
Church
of my
Girlhood

The show consists of 9 works. It deals with themes surrounding gender, specifically the experiences of women and femmes who face the threat of violence and over-sexualization regularly. There are 3 large-scale paintings done in oil and acrylic, and 4 smaller figurative paintings, a one-minute video with audio, and a book made from embroidered underwear that hangs on a clothesline. The book has an accompanying handmade zine that is a starting point for period and reproductive health education.

I wanted the space to be open and confrontational. The audio from the video is a one-minute loop of harmonizing hums that can sound like a peaceful hymn or an eerie lull playing over you as you view the work. My goal was to create opportunities for people to talk about gender, nudity, bodies, and the spaces they occupy.

Other works

Artist's Statement

I want to invite viewers into intimate scenes that immediately make them ask, “What am I doing here?” The nude figure, discarded clothes or wielded scissors all culminate on the canvas in a teetering balance between empowerment and vulnerability. I hope that for some there is sanctuary in relatability when viewing my paintings. For others, even if my work doesn’t resonate, I hope that the allure of the paint and the vibrant colors push them to a place where they can reflect on the gaze and how they see the human body, whether their own or another’s.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting (Summa Cum Laude) December 2022
Murray State University

Exhibitions

2023

  • In the Pink (Group Show), Surface Noise, Louisville, KY
  • LVA Annual Art Auction (Group Show), Louisville Visual Arts, Louisville KY
  • Papertrail (Group Show), Carbon Copy curated by Printed Collective, Louisville KY

2022

  • In the Church of My Girlhood (Group Show), Murray State University B.F.A show, Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray, KY
  • Mom’s Fridge (Group Show), Waterfield Library Gallery, Murray KY
  • Annual Student Show (Juried Group Show), Murray State University, Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray, KY

2021

  • Annual Student Show (Juried Group Show), Murray State University, Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray, KY
  • Professional Blend XI (Group Show), Murray State University, Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray, KY

2020

  • Annual Student Show (Juried Group Show), Murray State University, Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray, KY

2019

  • Open Source (Juried Group Show) The Carnegie, Covington KY

Awards

2021

  • The Beautiful Painting Award, The Murray Inn and Art Gallery Murray, KY
  • Co-Conspirator Award, Danielle Muzina

2020

  • The Beautiful Painting Award, The Murray Inn and Art Gallery Murray, KY

2019

  • Full Tuition Scholarship, Murray State University

Publications

2022

  • Slucher, Daisy S. “Period Power! A Starting Point for Period Education” April 2022

2021

  • Slucher, Daisy S. “Artist of the Month: Bianca Valle,” OMAG magazine,Volume 8 Nourishment Edition, March 2021

2020

  • Slucher, Daisy S. “Stress Dream,” OMAG magazine, Volume 4 Sensations Edition, November 2020

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