Yolanda Hatch, USN, FMF Corpsman, Retired
Title: WHOLE WOMAN, MOON PHASES
According to the Lown Institute, approximately 10% of hysterectomies are done for cancer diagnosis
making most of the remaining 90% of hysterectomies unnecessary. (April 12, 2019). My name is Yolanda
Hatch, Retired Navy Fleet Marine Corpsman, Living in Stone Mountain Ga. In 1995 I became one of the
Statistics mentioned in the above statement. I have always wanted to express my pain and insecurities of
feeling less than a "Whole Women". In making this mask on my invisible wound, I have tried to put at
peace the resting place of my physical Womb of being a “Whole Women” and accept the reality that
despite the unnecessary surgery, I am still experiencing Mother Moon’s Phases as A Whole Women. I
enjoy Expressive art in my leisure time, and I hope this artwork inspires people to ask for Second and
Third opinions when it comes to their Health Care needs.
Artwork description: 3D Expressive mask on Canvas
This artwork is a one of a kind, mixed media: lightweight spackling compound, Inside of mask, artificial
flowers, tissue Paper Flowers, Styrofoam , green moss and acrylic paint. Spackling was used to create 3d
moon phases. Inside mask lined with paper flowers and dried flowers. Outside of mask, artificial flowers
and clay.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 24 x 18
Mask: 9 “, Depth 3”
Year: Hand Crafted in Stone Mountain Ga. (JUNE 2023)
Private Collection-NFS