Jennifer Ling Datchuk American, b. 1980

In RESPECT, Datchuk draws inspiration from the iconic Aretha Franklin tune. The artist meticulously paints each lyric letter onto a porcelain sewing thimble cast in clay slip. The lyrics of the famous melody highlight Franklin’s demands for economic recognition, reflecting on the nuances of money and profit. Likewise, Datchuk's work analyzes and challenges the historically overlooked labor of women’s bodies. Through this work, she honors Franklin’s legacy, using her lyrics to explore themes of agency and empowerment for working women.