Feminisms of the Upper Air explores the symbolic uses of the feminine in world religion and mythology, as well as art, literature, and philosophy. Its aim is to locate wisdom and value across examples of the eternal feminine. This collection is presented as a multiplicity, a gathering of spiritual feminisms that hover above an ungendered earth.
Skirting Invisible Subjects
Feminisms of the Upper Air, Volume 2
Skirting Invisible Subjects is a walking essay in eight parts, plus twenty- five fictionless fictions on religion, misogyny, and gender. An idea-field of #ChurchToo, partnership cultures, women priests, liberation theology, dating apps, hyper- masculinity, abortion polls, marriage, divorce, self- betrayal . . .
Mandorla-Modes of Transport Feminisms of the Upper Air, Volume 3
Mandorla-Modes of Transport is a visual meditation on feminine typologies and a compilation of ecstatic collage-work. As womb- space, heavenly surround, throne, and canopy, the mandorla is a gateway between two worlds. It is the almond- shaped hull and vessel that navigates waters beyond the sea and clouds beyond the sky.
About the Author
Janelle Rebel is the Seymour Adelman Director of Special Collections at Bryn Mawr College. Her research activities include critical graphic design, visual lectures, experimental bibliography, artist’s publications (like this one), and exhibitions. Janelle studied Visual & Critical Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Library and Information Science at Dominican University, and Graphic Design at Ball State University.