This series is based on the American wartime propaganda poster produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943 for Westinghouse Electric as an inspirational image to boost worker morale. Featuring “Rosie the Riveter” the iconic figure of strong female war production worker that was also used to promote feminism and other political issues beginning in the 1980s.
Rica uses manga style and techniques to explore American history, the power of community activism and importance of immigration to inspire future generations to continue socio-political resistance in an era where there is still a glass ceiling for women.