Jennifer Ling Datchuk American, b. 1980
RESPECT, 2026
Porcelain slip cast, gold luster, wooden shelf
3 x 9 x 2.5 in
7.6 x 22.9 x 6.3 cm
7.6 x 22.9 x 6.3 cm
Edition 2 of 2
In RESPECT, Datchuk draws inspiration from the iconic Aretha Franklin tune. The artist meticulously paints each lyric onto a porcelain sewing thimble cast in clay slip. The lyrics of the...
In RESPECT, Datchuk draws inspiration from the iconic Aretha Franklin tune. The artist meticulously paints each lyric 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 regarding 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.
