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
Dimension Description
Paper 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
