This project explores how society, particularly under patriarchal systems, has historically perceived women who engage in forms of magic and non-religious spiritual practices. Women associated with mysticism have often been silenced, marginalized, and even punished for practicing beliefs outside of dominant religious structures. They have frequently been labeled as “evil” or “monstrous,” reinforcing harmful stereotypes that persist in cultural narratives.

At the same time, witchcraft is a complex and multifaceted practice, often rooted in a deep connection to the natural world and an embrace of intuition, embodiment, and the perceived power of womanhood. This project both celebrates the figure of the modern witch and critically examines the long history of systemic marginalization surrounding these practices.

My design choices have pulled from historic tarot decks, the colors of Hilma af Klint, and the natural world.  I use the moon motif to reference the cyclical nature of this oppression, to act as a window into this overlooked topic, and because women are said to be of the moon as men are of the sun. Much of my designed could be described as layered and pulled from historical sources, which help reiterate the nuances of this exhibition.