#YourGoddessIsASGoodAsMine

Initially inspired by the elaborate flower headdress of eastern Europe, Burrell sought out artificial flowers and found an excess at a local thrift store. She and members of the collective began creating headdresses as a practice in the empowerment of the feminine. For the January 6th, 2017 show, they decided to welcome the public into the practice. They named the project “#YourGoddessIsAsGoodAsMine.” The concept is simple- encourage people to try on the headdresses, and simple robes, and snap a picture while sitting for a photographer or with provided selfie sticks. All the photos can be tagged and curated on Instagram through the hashtag. Collective members hope to relay ideas of community, equality, and empowerment with the title of the project. Over 80 photos are currently posted through the hashtag on Instagram.

After such an enthusiastic response from gallery visitors during the opening on January 6th, the collective has decided to hold a second event. They’ll re-create the First Friday event at the Eskenazi Art Museum at Indiana University, providing headdresses, robes, photography, and self-sticks. The third event was held at the Buskirk Theatre on the occasion of the Trashion Refashion Show. Sunday,

April 9, 2017.