Hunkertime 1980

"Hunkertime" (1980) by Harmony Hammond is a sculpture consisting of seven ladder-like forms, each crafted from layered and bound fabric. The artist, a prominent figure in the feminist art movement, uses the everyday object of the ladder to address themes of domesticity and female labor. The repetition and variation in color and fabric pattern evoke a sense of both order and chaos, drawing attention to the complex realities of women's experiences within the home. The work embodies the style of feminist art, often using commonplace materials to challenge traditional notions of art and its subjects.