Siberian women live in a poor coal-mining and steel-manufacturing town enduring widespread hardships, Novokuznetsk, Russia

Name/Title

Siberian women live in a poor coal-mining and steel-manufacturing town enduring widespread hardships, Novokuznetsk, Russia

Entry/Object ID

2021.8.87

Made/Created

Artist

Turnley, Peter

Date made

1981

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

24 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

2024, "Respite: The Moments In Between" Peter Turnley’s works are renowned for accurately capturing the realities of the human condition. The state of the building and the heavy coats the women wear indicate the hardships of their lives, yet they are adorned with bright colors and seemingly cheerful as they sit on the bench. The frozen moment provides a sense of relief, as the three women seem to be very close and utilizing this moment to enjoy each other’s company. Text by Haven Simnitt, Washburn student