Emma Conte

The Tale of Bluebeard: This movie poster-esque illustration depicts the old French folktale, ‘Bluebeard’. In this work, his seven wives are seen working together to seek revenge for all the pain and suffering he has inflicted upon them.

Red: This piece, titled Red, demonstrates Little Red Riding Hood heroically parading the body of the wolf that impersonated her grandmother.

Femme of the Forest: An idealized world where Bigfoot can roam her forest freely. She is protected from all tourist exploitation and coexists with humans.

Joni and the Beanstalk: This piece exists as a space where a young girl gets to be the hero. Joni and the Beanstalk uses a mixture of geometric elements with an organic quilted composition to utilize juxtaposition.

The Clock Strikes Twelve: This illustration rewrites the sisterhood of Cinderella and her stepsisters. The Clock Strikes Twelve aims to rewrite the fairytale of Cinderella through a feminist lens that portrays women as celebrating each other, rather than resenting in jealousy.

Heroine of Hamelin: A strong and persuasive Pied Piper lures all rats out of town. Heroine of Hamelin utilizes a female figure as a symbol of hope, courage, and bravery.

Let Down Your Hair: A fictional book cover/ sleeve about a feminist retelling of Rapunzel. Let Down Your Hair exists in an alternate universe where Rapunzel takes interest in a female knight. Together, they use their strength to challenge the patriarchal kingdom and fight for freedom.

Perseus Will Pay: In an attempt to seek revenge, Medusa uses Perseus’ torturous methodologies against him. Perseus Will Pay is an homage to overcoming female suffering and heroic vengeance.

The Wulf: This piece celebrates the old English epic poem, Beowulf. The Wulf rewrites folklore to highlight a strong female entity who overcomes Grendel.

A Woman is a Weapon