Elizabeth Ferry's 'Dems Toad' at Honey Ramka explores transformation via animal symbolism and sexual imagery.

Elizabeth Ferry's showcase titled 'Dems Toad' will be held at Honey Ramka in Brooklyn from October 17 to November 23, 2014. The exhibition presents nearly 20 new artworks, including paintings and sculptures that delve into the theme of transformation among beings and their representations. Central to the display are two large Styrofoam steles: 'Diver' (2014), a self-portrait adorned with cast fruits, and 'Just Her' (2014), which features a less anthropomorphic figure. Her enamel paintings juxtapose dark motifs with vibrant animal imagery, tackling issues of objectification and gender politics. Notable pieces include 'Wigs On Holes Out' (2014) and the 'Toadem' series (2014), which incorporate frogs and elephants as sexual symbols. The exhibition wraps up with 'Sunrise Sunset' (1994) and 'The Moon' (2014), merging themes of sexuality and symbolism.