THE RAPUNZEL STORIES

This body of work highlights the hidden stories that are frequently left unsaid while retelling the Rapunzel myth. In the Brothers Grimm story "Rapunzel," a girl fights to free herself from a witch's captivity in a tower. A world full of isolation and deceit. The story's vivid imagery effectively captures the challenges of sexism. The long hair of Rapunzel inspired me to create a long art object that goes as far up as it can go, past imagination.

The Rapunzel Stories: “Unlocking the Tower”
2023
acrylic paint & pen on dura-lar, chenille stems
105”h X 70”w x 100”d
The Rapunzel Stories: “Unlocking the Tower”, detail
2023
acrylic paint & pen on dura-lar, chenille stems
105”h X 70”w x 100”d
The Rapunzel Stories: "Knitting Her Blanket"
2021
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
89 X 55 x 38
The Rapunzel Stories: "Knitting Her Blanket" Detail
2021
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
89 X 55 x 38
The Rapunzel Stories: "Through The Window"
2021
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
75 X 50 x 19
The Rapunzel Stories: "Through The Window" Detail
2021
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
75 X 50 x 19
The Rapunzel Stories: “Maiden of the Tower “
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 40 x 24"
The Rapunzel Stories: “Maiden of the Tower “ Detail
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 40 x 24"
The Rapunzel Stories: "Knock the Tower Down"
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 30 x 24"
The Rapunzel Stories: "Knock the Tower Down" Detail
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 30 x 24"
The Rapunzel Stories: “Let Down Your Hair “
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 40 x 24"
The Rapunzel Stories: “Let Down Your Hair “ Detail
2020
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, chenille stems
105 x 40 x 24"


All images © Eileen Hoffman 2024

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