Domestic

Artist Micol Hebron (American, born 1972)

Date2016

MediumArchival inkjet print

DimensionsUnframed: 23 x 15 1/2 in. (58.4 x 39.4 cm) Framed: 30 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (77.5 x 56.5 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Ellingson Family

Object number2020.6.2

Label Text"Domestic" is part of a series called "(In) Decent Exposure," in which Hebron uses her body as the medium, performing “nude in public or semi-public places, doing very banal, everyday things – things that are not sexy,” such as watering her lawn or driving. Through this series, Hebron questions the way female-presenting bodies are seen as sexual objects, regardless of the task the body is performing, such as lawn watering. The subject of "Domestic" is also meant to humorously reference photographs by Larry Sultan of life in the San Fernando Valley, several of which depict women watering their lawns with a hose. This photograph was taken outside of Hebron’s L.A. home by professional photographer Alex Aristei, who has photographed many of Micol's performances.

Status

On view

Location