" Stripped (“Oh Yes” Girl) "

• Who is the artist of the sculpture titled "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  Jane Alexander
• What materials are used in "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  Plaster, lace, twine, calico, hair, oil paint, synthetic nails, steel support
• What style of work does "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)" represent?

  Figurative
• What is the medium and technique used in "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  Sculpture with found objects
• What is the subject of "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  It is based on two prostitutes near the artist's home
• How does the sculpture represent the experiences of women according to the artist?

  It questions whether women's experiences are similar to that of a discarded doll
• What themes does Jane Alexander explore in her works?

  Gender issues, violence, and victim/aggressor dynamics
• What duality is present in the character depicted in "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  The character is both a seducer and a victim
• How is the experience of mutilation represented in the sculpture?

  Through the character's hanging position and serene face
• What does the hanging position of the character in the sculpture evoke?

  It reminds one of the crucified figure of Christ
• How is the head of the character depicted in "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  It is detached and sewn onto her body like a doll
• What does the collar of lace symbolize in the sculpture?

  It represents both femininity and a religious aspect
• How does the lacework contribute to the interpretation of the sculpture?

  It emphasizes the religious nature and the pain of a 'broken' woman
• What does the visible stitching on the lace suggest about the character?

  It suggests an attempt to appear feminine despite suffering
• How is the hair rendered in "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)"?

  It reflects the feeling of mutilation
• What year was "Stripped (Oh Yes Girl)" created?

  1995
• What does the metal armature in the sculpture represent?

  It supports the character who cannot stand on her own
• What does the term "ambiguities" refer to in the context of the sculpture?

  It refers to the multiple interpretations of the character's experience
• How is the character described in terms of beauty and horror?

  She is both beautiful and terrible
• What does the position of the hands in the sculpture signify?

  It suggests a sense of surrender or acceptance
• What is the significance of the crossed feet in the sculpture?

  It adds to the serene yet suffering portrayal of the character