in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
This set of work is a collaboration between Melanie Harvey and Alexandra Robinson. This is a limited edition collection with representative pieces chosen for each variation.
About the Artists
Alex and I met in 2002 when we first started teaching at the same institution. Early in our careers we became lunch buddies, co-taught an honors course and constructed an art installation together. She is currently an art professor at St. Edwards University in Austin, TX, and I’m a chemistry professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. While we have always maintained our close friendship over the years, during the pandemic we started regularly “walking” together several days a week. We call each other and walk several miles while we talk about teaching, children, cooking, politics, art and life. It was during one of these walks shortly after RBG passed that we decided to do something together to commemorate her contributions to our world.
As women and as mothers we have both experienced moments of gender discrimination, both blatant and subtle, especially in professional settings and related to professional opportunities. In 2001 as a new mother and finalist for a teaching and research academic position I was told I was not chosen because several of the faculty were afraid to hire a women, especially a mother. They said they were concerned I would not be able to handle the job and would not be successful. The man they hired had children. We often find ourselves in positions where others make assumptions about what we would want or choose based on our gender.
When we think of all the opportunities and rights we DO have now as a result of the work of RBG, we are very grateful for her life’s work. There is so much more work to do to realize equality for everyone (race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offense), but for this moment we want to celebrate some gains. —MH
You can find more on Alex and her art here:
“Dissents speak to a future age…that’s the dissenter’s hope that they are writing not for today, but for tomorrow.”—RBG
“My mother told me two things constantly, one was to be a lady, & the other was to be independent.”—RBG
“What’s the difference between a bookkeeper in New York’s garment district, which my mother was, and a supreme court justice? The difference is one generation.”—RBG
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”—RBG
Back of every plate: “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”—RBG
Bottom of all mugs: “We must now be RUTHLESS”
“My mother told me two things constantly, one was to be a lady, & the other was to be independent.”—RBG
“What’s the difference between a bookkeeper in New York’s garment district, which my mother was, and a supreme court justice? The difference is one generation.”—RBG
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
—RBG
“Dissents speak to a future age…that’s the dissenter’s hope that they are writing not for today, but for tomorrow.”—RBG
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”—RBG
Set of 5 postcards.
Pricing
The items in this limited edition collection will be available for purchase from this website on inauguration day following the ceremony. In honor of Justice Ginsberg, 25% of all sales will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union.
$40
Mugs and Coasters
Mugs will be sold individually. There are 12 mugs in this collection.
The coasters are sold as a set of two. One with a quote and one with RBG. There are 9 sets in this collection.
U.S. shipping will be an additional $10 for ceramics. Free local contact-free pick up available in Lawrence, KS, for all ceramics.
$45
Plates
Plates will be sold individually. There are 7 plates in this collection. Each plate measures approximately 8 inches in diameter. They have a metal hook for hanging on the back and are food-safe.
U.S. shipping will be an additional $10 for ceramics. Free local contact-free pick up available in Lawrence, KS, for all ceramics.
$30
Postcard Set of 5
Postcards will be sold in sets of 5. There are a limited edition of 20 sets of 5 postcards each in this collection.
Each postcard is approximately 3” x 5”, meets US Postal regulations for mailing postcards, and is risograph printed with red, blue and yellow ink on French paper.
The print is either double or triple-fed through the printer to produce the blend between colors, which can also produce a shift in registration or movement in the image.
U.S. shipping will be an additional $8 for postcards. Free local contact-free pick up available in Austin, TX, for all postcards.