Name/TitleSculpture: In the Hands of the Proletariat
About this objectPolished stones marked with the words 'In the hands of the proletariat' made for Glasgow Women's Library by New Zealand-based artist Fiona Jack, the great grand-niece of Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd.
MakerJack, Fiona
Maker RoleArtist
MakerFlux Studio
Maker RoleEngraver
Portfolio TitleOur Red Aunt
Date Made2018
Period2010s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, stone
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
Subject and Association Keywordscontemporary art & design
Subject and Association KeywordsWomen's suffrage
Subject and Association KeywordsPolitical activism
Subject and Association DescriptionThe stones were part of a collection of works made by Fiona Jack for Our Red Aunt (GWL, 2nd February - 17th March 2018).
https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/our-red-aunt:
Fiona Jack presents a collection of new works responding to the work and life of her Great Grand Aunt, prominent Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd (née Jack).
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeSculpture
Object numberGWL-2019-70-2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved