Cheri Lee Charlton: Unseen & Underserved

Opening reception for a new exhibit by illustrator, muralist, and artist-in-residence Cheri Lee Charlton’s that views the truths and horrors of the history of medical care for women through the lens of vintage fairy tale book illustrations. Charlton is a Chicago-based artist and Assistant Professor of Illustration at Columbia College in Chicago. Charlton intends to use the IMSS residency as a chance to explore the history of medicine through the lens of misdiagnosing and failing women. She will use primary sources and collections materials to create a new body of work, culminating in a solo exhibition at the Museum in 2024. “Woman’s bodies have long been considered alien and other in the history of medicine. Even today, a woman’s ownership over her body and what she can do to it and with it is being threatened. Women’s bodies have long been controlled by outside institutions rooted in unscientific attitudes based in religion and morality. The denial of scientific facts, racism, classism, sexist attitudes, and the low value society has placed on women’s voices have made for terrifyingly common medical treatments and stories throughout history. Especially the marginalized voices of queer women and women of color. My intention is to create illustrations that possess both beauty and stark honesty. At first glance, the images may resemble those found in a vintage fairy tale book, but upon closer inspection, they reveal the truths and horrors of the history of medical care for women.” Light refreshments are included, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. Accessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating, please contact us at [email protected]. Parking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/

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