‘Facing Forward.’ This North Georgia artist is responding to society's expectations of women, personal challenges through solo exhibit - Gainesville Times

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‘Facing Forward.’ This North Georgia artist is responding to society's expectations of women, personal challenges through solo exhibit

Gena Brodie Robbins installs her exhibit Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Her exhibit, Facing Forward, concerns the expectations of women in society as well as her experiences with grief and loss. - photo by Scott Rogers

08112021 EXHIBITION 1.jpg — Gena Brodie Robbins installs her exhibit Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Her exhibit, Facing Forward, concerns the expectations of women in society as well as her experiences with grief and loss. - photo by Scott Rogers

Faces of iconic women will soon grace the walls of the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville, each wearing relaxed expressions tied with a sexist slur.