Hammond, Rita. Rita Hammond: Making Connections. April 3 - June 30, 1995.

Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery, Schine Student Center, Syracuse University, Number 40. Introduction by Jeffrey Hoone. Statement by the artist and biographical information. Illustrated wraps, 22 pages. [Includes Hammond's self-portraits that look like well-known people in their youth and old age, such as Louise Brooks, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Anne Frank. Also includes examples from her series of paintings by Cezanne, Bellini, et al., in which she inserts a black-and-white photograph of herself, as well as selections from other bodies of her work.] Fine. Summary:

Rita Hammond: Making Connections is the exhibition catalog for a solo photography showcase. The publication highlights Hammond’s audacious, intelligent, and humorous approach to art history and identity.

• Chameleonic Self-Portraits: A major focus of the exhibition is Hammond’s series of self-portraits, where she visually transforms herself into famous historical and cultural figures at various stages of their lives, including Louise Brooks, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Anne Frank.

• Art History Interventions: The showcase features pieces from her innovative series where she physically inserts black-and-white photographs of herself into classical paintings by masters such as Cézanne and Bellini, playfully bridging the gap between past and present.

• A Lifelong Exploration of Time: Through these mixed-media pieces and selected works from her broader archive, Hammond explores the passage of time, the fluid nature of identity, and her own deep personal connections to the history of photography and fine art.