Russian Matrix 1994

Miriam Schapiro's "Russian Matrix" from 1994 is a vibrant collage that presents a grid of sixteen framed portraits. The artist, known for her contributions to feminist art and the Pattern and Decoration movement, uses a repetitive pattern of red and black frames to create a sense of depth and rhythm. The portraits, all of women, are rendered in a bold, graphic style, highlighting their individuality and challenging traditional notions of beauty. This work showcases Schapiro's distinctive approach to artmaking, combining elements of collage, pattern, and figuration to explore themes of identity and representation.