Kristine DeNinno, Time For Change 1, (51” x 28"), Monoprint double plate on arches paper

Women’s Work

January 30 to February 23, 2025
opening reception: Saturday, February 1, 4-6:00 pm
galentines* free printmaking workshop:
Thursday, February 13, 4-6:00 pm
closing reception: Sunday, February 23, 2-4:00 pm

* a date to celebrate female friendships and the bonds between women.

I created a series of large-scale monoprints that explore the multifaceted experiences of “Women’s Work.” These visually abstract narratives address issues of societal expectations, liberation and the enduring strength of the female spirit. 

The monoprints are layers of marks that include hidden gestural portraits in reference to strong women who have influenced changes in our society. The monotype process allows for spontaneity and its singular nature speaks to the fluidity and individuality of women’s lives. 

Fiber work is incorporated into the prints, a nod to unjust stereotypes, and often unrecognized contributions. Sewing has long been a traditional activity linked to domesticity, feminine virtues, and rebellion. It can represent societal constraints, the pressure to conform, and the limitations imposed upon women historically. 

In the current environment I find it more and more important to recognize the efforts of “Women’s Work” in our world.

Kristine DeNinno

Kristine DeNinno is a longtime educator, designer, art consultant, and artist who works in printmaking. DeNinno earned a masters from the Corcoran College of Art and Design, and has exhibited her artwork nationally and internationally. She has earned numerous awards and participated in many residencies, including Crown Point Press in CA and Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece. DeNinno lives and works in the Washington, DC area

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