In So Many Words is Ruth Hamill's installation of up to 225 transparent plexiglass squares hung with microfilament in twirling columns. Each square includes a hand pulled screen printed word. Each breaks apart common words that include man and men in order to draw attention to their prevalence in our language and the implications of that prevalence. The bright color and movement draws viewers in and then allows for them to ask themselves: What do these words have in common? Why are they here, hanging together like this? The insidious nature of misogyny in daily life is the serious message of my exhibition but this installation’s openness to interpretation and the accessibility with which it is presented (even a 4-year-old can sound out the words!) help pave the way for the message to break through. (Also shown: wall installation version, screen print on paper). (Click thumbnail for full size images).