Arlene Rush
Presumptions of Power, 2024
Resin, gems, vinyl lettering, acrylic, canvas, and rubber on canvas
11 x 9  x 1 inches
 
"Presumptions of Power"positions the female form as both warrior and protector, embodying resilience, freedom, and renewal. The enshrined torso, marked with a superhero emblem across the chest, symbolizes inner strength and transformation. Surrounded by crystal stars and rubber horn-like forms, the sculpture radiates vitality and assertion, reimagining feminine power as an active expression of identity and strength.