How the Dallas Nasty Women Art Show Loops in a History of Women's Suffrage
Today marks the 104th anniversary of the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade on Washington. Three Dallas artists—Iris Bechtol, Emily Riggert, and Rachel Rushing—have organized an exhibition called “The Dallas Nasty Women Exhibition” at Sunset Art Studios to showcase more than 100 works of art that honor the struggle of our foremothers while also acknowledging their shortcomings.
The show capitalizes on Donald Trump’s ‘nasty woman’ insult he hurled at Hillary Clinton during the presidential debate, a line that’s become a rallying call for women across the country. We were able to catch up with Rachel Rushing, exhibition organizer and Sunset Art Studios co-founder, to learn more about this exhibition and what it hopes to accomplish. The show is located at 1811 Balboa Place, in the heart of Oak Cliff’s Elmwood Neighborhood, and lasts through the weekend.
D: So what is a nasty woman?
Rachel Rushing: You know, I really think it’s anyone who’s tired of being interrupted, put down, or pushed aside and want to work toward a more just, fair, equitable, and free society. I think people who have dealt with that kind of treatment, in subtle or overt ways, are tired of it and are tired of being ashamed about it. We live in a pretty amazing age that those groups can connect with each other like we’ve never seen in history, and empower each other through that connection.
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