https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/eb725415e2f06e43f2c311adfb47f215.png 2d38dbf9628fb9f5e2133186f6b8f79a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graci Calovich: Welcome to Burlesque Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Black and white photo of a collection of small objects including seashells, glass, paper clip, rock. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/56ea848a22cfb18d2df74b3acd623309.png 940ad160654c2050b44c06698c3d1c29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graci Calovich: Welcome to Burlesque Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Black and white close up of lace with floral detailing. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/40c1b1c1a5281d934de17a02093e4dc2.png ee0d3726dea565927669992ed1d83d31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graci Calovich: Welcome to Burlesque Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Woman kneels atop vanity while staring. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/d50cfaf099a9e0560943df5756009e2e.png c93055eea9e73d1c4b2fdef37f993496 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graci Calovich: Welcome to Burlesque Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Black and white photography of a woman sitting on a couch in a fur coat. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welcome to Burlesque Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Calovich, Graci Abstract A summary of the resource. This series was inspired by the film: Burlesque (2010). As a historical performance style, burlesque dancing exhibits exaggerated archetypes of feminine identity that rely heavily on gendered objects. The film features elaborate costumes made of pearls, lace and red velvet, pin stripes and fur, feathers and roses. Using these symbols as a reference point, I wanted to confront their position within a greater conversation of femininity and performance, suggesting that societal structures create and promote narrow gender identities. I am photographing with a large format film camera. This period appropriate imaging tool visually supports the genre while allowing me to approach the subjects with a high degree of control. My goal is to examine the scenes and objects away from their romanticized context, curbing the subliminal ways that we interact with similar imagery. Each photograph is a 1:1 contact print, hand made in a darkroom from a film negative. This reflects my commitment to careful and involved image making. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026