The Period Paradox
Salena Malz
Second Place Winner!
All proceeds from this piece will go to to Fihri, a sustainable period-poverty fighting initiative who is collecting donations to provide menstrual products to Palestinian refugees. Find out more at https://www.wearefihri.com/.
About the Piece
This piece is born from the resourcefulness displayed by displaced women in Gaza, who ingeniously fashion period hygiene products from tent scraps. In emulating their creativity, I've employed old socks for a similar purpose. The formidable struggle of managing menstruation with scarce resources transcends socioeconomic boundaries, highlighting the universal difficulty faced by women across various economic classes.
About Salena Malz
Salena, an artist with a heart for highlighting period poverty in local settings, draws inspiration from the interplay of nature and the essence of being alive. Nestled in Jersey City with her wife and rescue dog, her life is a canvas painted with creativity and a deep appreciation for the everyday moments.