The Kentucky College of Art + Design is proud to present Anonymous Women: Domestic Demise, a solo exhibition by renowned photographer Patty Carroll, on view from September 25 – December 4, 2025 at the 849 Gallery.

A Playful Exploration of Women and Domestic Life

Carroll’s Anonymous Women series playfully explores the complex relationship between women and domesticity. By cleverly disguising her figures in drapery and household objects, Carroll transforms the “Anonymous Woman” into both a mystery and a muse—inviting viewers into a witty game of visual hide-and-seek.

In Domestic Demise, everyday routines centered around eating and drinking take center stage. What might appear ordinary at first glance quickly becomes delightfully absurd, turning familiar domestic scenes into theatrical moments that are equal parts hysterical and hilarious.

About Patty Carroll

Patty Carroll has been known for her use of highly intense, saturated color photographs since the 1970s. Her bold, meticulously staged images blur the line between humor and critique, offering both visual delight and sharp social commentary.

Carroll’s work has been widely published and exhibited internationally.

Exhibition Details

• On View: September 25 – December 4, 2025

• Opening Reception: September 25, 5–7 PM

• Public Lecture funded by Republic Bank: September 25, 4 PM

• Location: 849 Gallery
  849 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
  Public Hours: Wednesdays, 11 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment at gallery@kycad.org

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This exhibition is presented as part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

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