Frances Goodman⁠ Queen, from the series Transmorgrify, 2021⁠ Hand-stitched sequins on canvas (Detail)⁠ ⁠ “‘Transmogrify’ means to ‘transform in a surprising or magical manner.’ That is the process that I wanted to explore, in both the subject matter of and the way I use my materials. The genesis of the new series of sequin paintings lies in the work I did during the 2020 lockdown. Unable to work with other people in a live environment, I turned to the social media platforms available to me. The extreme makeup/makeover trend – already popular even before the lockdown – rose to new heights during it because people were isolated at home with a lot of time on their hands. What appeared to start as a very niche and exclusive drag subculture moved into the mainstream.” fjgoodman⁠ ⁠ 21cChicago⁠ #21cMuseum⁠ #WomensHistoryMonth ⁠ #21cPopStars