Rachel Feinstein's 'Mother, Maiden, Crone' at Jewish Museum explores feminist archetypes through sculpture and film

The Jewish Museum in New York City hosted Rachel Feinstein's exhibit titled 'Mother, Maiden, Crone' from November 1, 2019, until March 22, 2020. This collection of sculptures delves into contrasts such as fantasy versus reality and minimalism versus maximalism, all through the lens of feminist archetypes. Drawing inspiration from fairy tales, Feinstein’s pieces unveil disturbing truths. Her film 'Spring and Winter' (1994/96) offers a new perspective on Sleeping Beauty, connecting it to issues of sexual assault. The exhibition includes reflective surfaces and enamel-painted mirror portraits of older women. A striking 40-foot wall relief named 'Goldstein' (2019) showcases contrasting styles set against a tropical backdrop, while other pieces explore identity, consensuality, and feminine archetypes through themes of resistance and reclamation.