Bitch Hunt
Paintings from my Illustration thesis featured at OCAD University's 2016 graduate exhibition. Bitch Hunt explores the history of women accused of witchcraft by comparing what they were accused of with why they were really on trial.
Prints of this series are available here.
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Merga Bien
Accused of being impregnated by the Devil, Merga was only guilty of some extramarital affairs.
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Ursula Shipton
Accused of being a witch from a very young age, Ursula was only guilty of being ugly.
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Bridget Bishop
Accused of using a poppet to bewitch men, Bridget's only crime was her scandalous red dress.
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Catherine Monvoisin
Though accused of a plot to poison the King, Catherine's only crime was possessing political influence.
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Agnes Sampson
Accused of raising storms to strike down Queen Anne's ship, Agnes was only guilty of being incredibly smart.
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Sidonia von Borcke
Known for her outspoken nature, several lawsuits and almost always getting what she wanted, Sidonia was accused of magically murdering 6 people.
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Lasses Brigitta
Accused of raising the dead, Lasses was only guilty of speaking out against the Christian faith.
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Agnes Bernauer
Accused of practicing black magic, Agnes' only crime was marrying far above her class.
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Märet Jonsdotter
Accused of walking on water, Märet was only guilty of turning down her employer's romantic advances, as well as having a number of other male suitors physically fighting for her attention.