09/23/2026
and... ✨reveal!✨
Embellished with shimmering crystals, bringing together centuries of cross-cultural influences, and spanning 67 feet on the Wall at WAM, Martine Gutierrez's "First Revelation of the Sovereign Queen" is now on view.
In her work, Gutierrez considers the archetypical framing of a woman’s lifecycle—the triad of maiden, mother, and crone—and presents her vision for a fourth archetype: the sovereign woman (or the queen). Possessing wisdom and experience beyond the youthful maiden, the sovereign woman represents the role of leadership. Gutierrez notes that, unlike the mother, the sovereign is no longer defined by responsibility to others nor patriarchal constructs of caregiving, and unlike the crone, she is not withdrawing from worldly roles but stepping into them with new authority. The sovereign’s role is not defined by age, but by her own autonomy.
This Friday night, celebrate this monumental moment After Hours. Meet Martine Gutierrez, party with live music by The Femmes, enjoy specialty cocktails, and spend an unforgettable night out with your fellow art lovers. Reserve your spot now at the link below!
