Maria is a series of twelve animated lenticular photographs that humourously explore female sexual taboo within Catholic culture. These works were inspired by lenticular religious souvenir memorabilia and the artist’s Portuguese Azorean heritage. Adding to the comedy in each piece is the method by which the animation is experienced – the viewer has to religiously bow in front of each artwork to see the animation. Maria was produced with the generous support of the Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council.

fun in the kitchen

fun at the window

fun by the fire

fun in bed

fun at the door

calm after the wash

fun in the hay

as white as snow

fresh fruit

amongst all women

full of grace

Our Lady