Artemisia Gentileschi's post-Caravaggio depiction of Judith and Holofernes is one of the most iconic early images associated with Feminism. The painting illustrates the Old Testament parable from the Book of Judith, in which Judith seduces Holofernes, a tyrannical invader. After seducing and drugging the soldier, Judith proceeds violently to decapitate him and save her land. It's a classic tale of heroism at its core, but what makes this work particularly unique is the autobiographical elements. Gentileschi's depiction of the biblical, Judith represents her own struggle with her rapist, Agostino Tassi, as well as the lack of subsequent charges brought against him. Tassi was sentenced to one year in prison, time which he never served, and the events of her abuse culminated in lifelong inspiration for Gentileschi. Contemporarily seen as one of the most respected female painters of the Baroque, the majority of Gentileschi's paintings feature women as the principle figures and protagonists, which she borrowed primarily from biblical allegories such as, The Book of Judith. This exhibition, inspired by the work of Gentileschi, is a diverse representation of the reinterpretation of strong feminist icons through the use of historical and religious iconography to convey female empowerment in contemporary society. The distinctive use of 'promiscuous imagery' and violence symbolize a positive rebellion against the suppression of women as sexually and politically empowered beings.