Exhibition Book

Vulva is Not a Dirty Word

Cailee Mitchell

Morning Pleasure

Paper, watercolor, linocut, tulle,
embroidery thread, embroidery hoop

Vulva is Not a Dirty Word

Cailee Mitchell

Vulva is Not a Dirty Word is a series of work that focuses on the vulva and
the experiences of those who have one. The goal for this body of work is to
provide knowledge to others through a means that is more interesting than
research or reading medical text.
Throughout many months, individuals were able to submit anonymous
responses regarding their experiences while living with a vulva. These
individuals were asked several questions: “How do you experience your
menstrual cycle? Do you pleasure yourself? How do you manage hair in
your private area, if at all?”. The responses gathered were raw, personal,
and emotional. These responses inspired prints, embroideries, books, and
even a pair of ‘wearable vulva’ earrings. Through this work, I was able
to explore a more fine art approach while still incorporating elements of
design. The result was a series that combines educational purposes with
artistic methods.



Winter Bush

Embroidery thread,
4” embroidery hoop

Missed School Today

Paper, watercolor, linocut, white
vinyl, shadowbox frame

Harbored Emotions

Paper, watercolor, linocut, white
vinyl, shadowbox frame

Cycle Series

Hand-stitched book
Pages 10-11



Wearable Vulvas

1/8” iridescent acrylic, 10mm
jump rings, earring hooks

Cycle Series

Hand-stitched book
Pages 4-5

Evening Pleasure

Paper, watercolor, linocut, tulle,
embroidery thread, embroidery hoop