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Linda Friedman Schmidt

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Distortion, 2024, discarded clothing, plastic mesh, photo, human hair, thread, yarn, 26 x 26 x 2 in

Reality and Identity distortion, distorting what it means to be human

Covered Up, 2022, discarded clothing, photo, thread, yarn, 34 x 30 in

The hidden artist lights up the darkness, shines her inner light

The Bad with The Good, 2009, discarded clothing, 41 x 43 inches

Examining contradictory aspects of self identity

Seen But Not Seeing, 2021, discarded clothing, 18 x 30 in

Identity creation and transformation via clothing and makeup

Chameleons and Eye, 2022, discarded clothing and faux skin, 16 x 16 x 2 in

Hiding and seeking the lost self, the camouflage of reality

When Every Day is Halloween, 2008, discarded clothing, 27 x 32 inches

Exploring the place of cloth in the refashioning of cultural, racial and gendered identities.

EXPOSURE, self portrait, 2010, discarded clothing, 51 x 44 in

Shedding the heavy layers, the second skin, to reveal the true self.

Power Up, self portrait as a man, 2008, discarded clothing, 19 x 19 in

Exploring the complex weave of gender and identity

Beneath The Surface, 2008, discarded clothing, 18 x 18 in

Uncovering a world of disguise to reveal what lies beneath the surface: Truth, vulnerability, individuality, and the authentic imperfect self

Before and After (Plastic Fantastic Makeover), 2003, discarded clothing, plastic bags, 68 x 44 in

Alteration and transformation of the human being

"Looking Good, Feeling Bad," 1999, discarded clothing, 43 x 28 inches

Fashion, art, and social psychology converge in Linda Friedman Schmidt’s artwork.

Mask, 2000, discarded clothing, 52 x 35 in

Discarded clothing, the superficial skin, is used to create an artwork about superficiality and surface.

Becoming White, 2018, discarded clothing and remnants, 18 x 14 in

Artwork created from clothing, the second skin, alludes to the artist's refugee family being called "greeners."

Face Value, 2005, discarded clothing, 18 x 26 inches

Examining how national identity and personal identity are connected to the dollar bill.

WALL, 2017, discarded clothing, 24 x 29 inches

The borders of identity: Clothing as a potent symbol of difference, a symbol of distinct cultural and religious heritage, a visible sign of a changing world.

Distortion, 2024, discarded clothing, plastic mesh, photo, human hair, thread, yarn, 26 x 26 x 2 in

Reality and Identity distortion, distorting what it means to be human

Covered Up, 2022, discarded clothing, photo, thread, yarn, 34 x 30 in

The hidden artist lights up the darkness, shines her inner light

The Bad with The Good, 2009, discarded clothing, 41 x 43 inches

Examining contradictory aspects of self identity

Seen But Not Seeing, 2021, discarded clothing, 18 x 30 in

Identity creation and transformation via clothing and makeup

Chameleons and Eye, 2022, discarded clothing and faux skin, 16 x 16 x 2 in

Hiding and seeking the lost self, the camouflage of reality

When Every Day is Halloween, 2008, discarded clothing, 27 x 32 inches

Exploring the place of cloth in the refashioning of cultural, racial and gendered identities.

EXPOSURE, self portrait, 2010, discarded clothing, 51 x 44 in

Shedding the heavy layers, the second skin, to reveal the true self.

Power Up, self portrait as a man, 2008, discarded clothing, 19 x 19 in

Exploring the complex weave of gender and identity

Beneath The Surface, 2008, discarded clothing, 18 x 18 in

Uncovering a world of disguise to reveal what lies beneath the surface: Truth, vulnerability, individuality, and the authentic imperfect self

Before and After (Plastic Fantastic Makeover), 2003, discarded clothing, plastic bags, 68 x 44 in

Alteration and transformation of the human being

"Looking Good, Feeling Bad," 1999, discarded clothing, 43 x 28 inches

Fashion, art, and social psychology converge in Linda Friedman Schmidt’s artwork.

Mask, 2000, discarded clothing, 52 x 35 in

Discarded clothing, the superficial skin, is used to create an artwork about superficiality and surface.

Becoming White, 2018, discarded clothing and remnants, 18 x 14 in

Artwork created from clothing, the second skin, alludes to the artist's refugee family being called "greeners."

Face Value, 2005, discarded clothing, 18 x 26 inches

Examining how national identity and personal identity are connected to the dollar bill.

WALL, 2017, discarded clothing, 24 x 29 inches

The borders of identity: Clothing as a potent symbol of difference, a symbol of distinct cultural and religious heritage, a visible sign of a changing world.

Who am I? Who are you? And who are we collectively? Discarded clothing embedded with identity and history is used to create art concerned with gender, culture, religion, race, nationality, occupation, power, disguise and more.
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