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Christina Nielsen
The content / concept for the “Pussy and Tail” and “Women'' posters were the brainchild of the Women in Horror Collaborative. I was given artistic freedom to interpret their ideas into the art. Both pieces were hand painted with acrylic after which a digital file was created, where text was added in photoshop. “ Pussy and Tail” was created in the film noir style of the 50’s. A dark period when misogyny and titillation in movie poster art was used to entice the viewer’s imagination. What could make you more curious than the sight of three scantily clad beauties grovelling on the ground in a cat fight? The idea presented is one of women as adversaries willing to claw their way to the top. “Women” was created in the spirit of the 70’s in bold colours and simple graphics. These women are standing tall, united to fight for their rights and liberation. Embracing their power, intelligence and sexuality, standing shoulder to shoulder for the world to see.
Steph Simmons
I was first introduced to the project with the understanding it would explore and analyse the role in which women have been exploited, neglected, and/or sexualized in horror films. I am a huge fan of the horror genre in general, but that admiration is not without criticism for the depiction of feminine elements and I love discussing the less than progressive aspects of the genre. I was first invited to participate in the Women in Horror project by making a poster, and I tried to emulate how women are typically depicted in horror films – the “final girl” trope being my biggest outside inspiration I brought to that piece
Bio for Amy Crosby
Amy Crosby has been feeling big things for over twenty years and one day decided to put it down on paper — one of her brighter ideas. Originally from Ontario, now practising in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Crosby’s debut exhibition at the Anna Leonowens Gallery, Fettles, began a body of work rich in delicate form and contemplative prose. Her practice merges illustration and printmaking techniques such as trace monotype and pochoir. Often present is a kind of poking-fun (at herself, at others, at the contemporary world) that keeps her humble in her practice and somewhat sane otherwise.
Crosby graduated from NSCAD University in 2022 with a BFA and minor in drawing, alongside the Governer General’s Medal, Valedictorian, Student Art Award in drawing, and a BMO 1st! Nomination. Her illustrations appear in stores, on lampposts, vehicles, and in festivals across Eastern Canada.