Andre Swears She Fell — A5 Sewing Sampler

Carl Andre is known as a minimalist sculptor.
Ana Mendieta was known as a fiercely original, politically charged, and deeply powerful performance artist.

In 1985, Mendieta fell—or was pushed—from the 34th floor window of their New York apartment. Her husband, Carl Andre, said she jumped. The piece’s title, “Andre Swears She Fell,” references his statement.

She had defensive wounds.
Neighbours heard a violent argument.
There was a history of abuse.
But the court ruled that it was not enough.

Andre was acquitted.
And the art world moved on.

What This Piece Is:
This is not just a stitched phrase.
It’s a demand that we remember Ana Mendieta—not just as a muse, or a victim, but as a brilliant artist in her own right.
It’s also a direct challenge to the institutions that continue to celebrate men who have left devastation in their wake, while their victims remain footnotes.

What’s Included:
- A4 printed fabric sampler
- Embroidery needle

Optional Extras:
- Wooden Embroidery Hoop – Makes stitching easier and also useful for display
- Thread Bundle – Optional colours to emphasize specific words or build contrast
- Felt Backing Sheet – Adds support and structure

Why This Piece Matters:
She had a name. She had a career. She had a body of work.
And then she had a window.

The art world still whispers about Mendieta’s death, rarely naming Andre directly, and often not naming her at all. This piece is about saying the unsaid - clearly, and in thread.