Naomi Even-Aberle
Everyday Warrior
Photography
$100 each / $850 for full display
Everyday Warrior seeks to challenge preconceived notions and redefine the narrative surrounding strength, resilience, and femininity. By juxtaposing women warriors adorned in traditional armor against the backdrop of mundane, everyday locations, this series aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women in diverse environments.
In a world often dominated by stereotypical representations of female strength, Everyday Warrior envisions a new visual language—one where the strength of a woman is not confined to epic battlefields but can be found in the ordinary moments of her daily life.
The choice of traditional armor serves as a symbolic bridge between historical notions of courage and the contemporary struggles faced by women. The armor becomes a visual metaphor for the resilience required to confront the challenges inherent in everyday life, whether personal, societal, or professional.
The selection of locations is deliberate, showcasing the juxtaposition between the extraordinary and the ordinary. I invite viewers to reconsider their perceptions of power, beauty, and courage. By presenting women warriors in unexpected settings, the project encourages a dialogue about the multifaceted nature of strength and women's dynamic roles in our contemporary world.
Artist Bio
Naomi Even-Aberle is an interdisciplinary artist who creates performance and video installations. They hold a B.A. in Fine Art from Northern State University; an MFA in Visual Arts from Vermont College of Fine Arts; and a Postgraduate certificate in Non-profit Governance from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice.
Even-Aberle's artistic inquiries are inspired by their martial arts community. They explore various aspects of the relationship between sport, gender, and the body with a particular focus on martial arts and combat sports.
As a martial artist, Even-Aberle sees movement as a way to make space—space for action, resistance, power, and exploring identity. Their artistic practice combines group discussions, journaling, interviews, performative elements inspired by my martial arts training, and interdisciplinary media processes such as sound, video, and experimental photography.
From 2017 through 2019, Even-Aberle participated in the National Art Strategies Creative Community Fellowship and the South Dakota Change Network Fellowship, where they designed a martial arts public health program titled Learning Full Circle. Starting in 2018, Even-Aberle began to show their works internationally; Loosen Art in Rome, Italy (2018, 2019), #NastyWomen in Amsterdam, Netherlands (2019), The Rural Shop in the United Kingdom (2020), and an artist residency at Cel del Nord in Barcelona, Spain (2021).