Servin’ Up Some Shade
Christy E. O’Connor
Mixed media embroidery (photo transfer, hand stitching, beadwork)
10×10 in., framed within an embroidery hoop
2022
Servin’ Up Some Shade is a mixed media embroidery work featuring the O’Connor in performance as Marie Antoinette, in an embroidered mask, and revealing some side eye. She is holding up her arm in the stance of a waitress with a serving tray, ready to serve up some cake.
