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Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)
Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)
Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail2.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail2.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail3.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail3.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail5.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail5.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail4.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail4.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail1.jpg)

Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2009.32_detail1.jpg)

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Vadis Turner

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art

ARTIST Vadis Turner, American, born 1977
MEDIUM Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media.
DATES 2009
DIMENSIONS 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 2009.32
CREDIT LINE Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). Reception, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)
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Vadis Turner (American, born 1977). <em>Reception</em>, 2009. Twin size bed frame, twin mattress and twin box spring, wooden headboard and footboard, chenille fabric and bedspread, bibles, tampons, undergarments, garter belts, panty hose, found jewelry, beads, chocolate coins, artist embroidered gloves, artist made pillows, wax paper, birth control pills, plastic figurines, cotton linens, porcelain plates, light bulbs, ribbons, and other mixed media. , 90 x 48 x 120 in. (228.6 x 121.9 x 304.8 cm) (as installed). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Beth Rudin DeWoody, 2009.32. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of Lyons Weir Gallery, CUR.2009.32.jpg)

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21st C
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