Joy Warrior 2.0
Joy Warrior 2.0
© Karrie Kirchner 2020
Bibliography
Timestamp from a childhood swimming competition ribbon
Paper bird kit (Nuthatch)
Feather and bird rubber stamps on tissue paper
Vintage knitting magazine tidbit
Again (Take a look at the original Joy Warrior) - my brain interprets the bird cutouts as “armour.”
Saint Joan is suited up for battle. She has galvanized her spirit. Made peace. Ready to die for it.
I was born for this.
Some construction commentary -
To me, the Nuthatch’s foot looks like a cross and a hilt. It also looks like a middle finger to me.
I also intentionally played with masculinity on Joan’s suit of armour. Private parts need to be shielded.
Inner circle secret: I chose Joan as my confirmation name after Saint Joan of Arc.