In Britain in the 16th century, women who educated themselves were accused of witchcraft. This panel contains contemporary symbols that ridicule this idea. The torch symbolises enlightenment and there is a flagpole with a condom flying from it – symbolising female empowerment. One girl is writing the words ‘Knowledge is Power’ in seven of the world’s most common languages
Detailed Features
● Type: Light box
● Dimensions: 100.5 H x 69 W x 7 D cm
● Material: Glass, led strip, wooden frame
● Date: 2021
Japan Zenzo Fukushima, from The Ateliers of Wonders series Rinko Kawauchi, Zenzo Fukushima Ceramicist
Finland Väinämöinen Juho Könkkölä Origamist
Japan Jun Isezaki, from The Ateliers of Wonders series Rinko Kawauchi, Jun Isezaki Ceramicist
United Kingdom Magicae Fungos Collection Verity Pulford Glass fuser