Artist: Nancy Hom

Materials: brass, elastic

Dimensions: 6" x 4" x 5"

Beneficiary: Planned Parenthood is America’s most trusted provider of reproductive health care. They deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.

Artist Statement: When the call went out, I immediately knew what piece I wanted to make and the non-profit I wanted to support. After my first Women’s March attendance I made this “crown” for the 2018 Tiara Challenge. I thought it was perfect and I would remake it for the STATE |meant 2020 Challenge.

Halfway through making this piece, I learned of RGB’s death. I almost changed my idea to do a lace collar inspired necklace instead. Then I thought about her 1993 quote during her Senate confirmation:

"The decision whether or not to bear a child is central to a woman's life, to her well-being and dignity. It is a decision she must make for herself. When the government controls that decision for her, she is being treated as less than a full adult human responsible for her own choices."

This brass headband’s message is even more important today.

As a fashion designer in the outdoor industry, I love what the Patagonia Regenerative Organic Stand-Up Shorts’ label reads:

“Vote the a**holes out”