mechanical womb - kinder

“Mechanical Womb” focuses on the industrialization of women’s bodies for the purpose of producing only desirable German citizens. The title comes from a quote from Hermann Glaser: “His girl as his beloved is a sexual animal, as German woman she is a mechanical womb…” In this piece, a woman’s body has become completely objectified, the head being removed to destroy any identifying features. It is a machine made to produce, complete with a conveyor belt leading out from its spread legs. Smaller male figures monitor the body, deciding whether or not it should be allowed to produce.

domestic utopia - küche

“Domestic Utopia” is a look inside the home, now made public for mass viewing. The title comes from the way Germany referred to itself as a domestic utopia for women, allowing them to self-actualize as long as they remained within the home. In this piece, a woman’s body hangs from the ceiling by her arms in a pose reminiscent of Christian or Catholic depictions of Jesus’ crucifixion. Her face is obscured, once again objectifying her body. The kitchen is overgrown with greenery, a lush garden from outside that invades the privacy of her home.

everything for germany & germany for christ - kirche

“Everything for Germany, & Germany for Christ” is a gruesome depiction of the result of the cult of the state. The title is a direct quote from propaganda rationalizing the nationalization of the church and its aligning itself with Nazi ideologies. In this piece, a woman’s body lies in a field, gutted. Her face is not visible, once again objectifying her body. She has given everything. Entrails spill from her stomach to her side, where her newborn infant leans against her. The haloed baby chews at her intestines, feeding off of his mother. His arms are tied to his legs like a sacrificial lamb, ready to also be exploited and used for his country. The two are inspired by the dynamic of Christian and Catholic depictions of Jesus Christ and his mother, the Virgin Mary.