Overview
What does it mean to inherit womanhood?
Inheritance is often imagined as something tangible—an heirloom, a name, a lineage carefully traced across generations. Yet womanhood is also inherited in quieter, less visible ways. It is passed through gesture and memory, ritual and observation, and through the subtle sharing of knowledge between mothers, daughters, elders, and chosen kin.
The artists featured in Inheritance explore how womanhood is learned, embodied, questioned, and transformed. Their work reflects on the practices of healing, resilience, care, and survival that are carried across generations—while also asking what parts of this inheritance we choose to reshape for the future.
Across mediums and perspectives, these artists approach womanhood as both archive and possibility: honoring the women who came before while making space for new definitions to emerge.
Inheritance isn’t merely what we receive. It is what we choose to carry forward—and what we remake along the way.
Featured Artists:
- India Cruse-Griffin
A professional mixed media collage artist and retired art educator, India Cruse-Griffin creates vibrant works using magazines, fabric, acrylic paint, and layered textures. Her art centers family, community, and the spirit of humanity. Her work is included in the permanent collection at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and she has been recognized as an Indiana Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction. - Tania Michelle Wineglass
Tania Michelle Wineglass is a visionary artist, educator, and curator whose 30-year career has shaped the Midwestern art landscape. Her work has been exhibited at institutions including the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Indiana State Museum. She continues to inspire communities as a teaching artist and advocate for arts education. - Kierra Gray
Indianapolis-based muralist and illustrator Kierra Gray explores themes of womanhood, nature, and community through vibrant color and symbolic imagery. As the founder of Free Mind Studio, she partners with schools and organizations to transform public spaces into art that empowers and connects communities. - Mirvia Sol Eckert
Mirvia Sol Eckert blends crisp lines, movement, and abstract elements to create visually dynamic works rooted in empowerment and her Puerto Rican heritage. Her art has been featured in exhibitions at Newfields, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, and in public projects including the Indianapolis International Airport and NBA All-Star events. - Phyllicia Carr
Phyllicia Carr is a contemporary visual artist whose work spans painting, photography, and design. Known for her vibrant figurative paintings layered with abstract and collaged elements, her work centers women, emotional depth, and symbolic references to nature. Her work has been exhibited nationally and featured by organizations including the Indiana State House, Jordan Brand, and the Indianapolis Arts Council.
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