Carolyn Marks Johnson: Woman, The Spirit of the Universe features twenty-three collars, hand-stitched and cast in bronze, created by Texas artist and judicial judge Carolyn Marks Johnson. Each collar honors the lifelong achievements of brave women who contributed to equality for all women. In addition to the exquisite collars, this traveling exhibition includes ephemera and paintings that invite further exploration and conversation about the achievements of women such as Margaret Brent, Dorothea Lange, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Harriet Tubman, among others.
The exhibition will be on view from January 20 – March 15, 2026, in the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, with an opening talk with Carolyn Marks Johnson, artist, and Tracy Stonestreet, Gallery Director, in Seacobeck 145 at 4-5pm and an opening reception from 5-7pm on Tuesday, January 20th. The Galleries will host “20 Women in 40 Minutes,” a Lunch and Learn on March 11th at noon.