Danielle I. Keiser / The Bloody Eagle has landed – Day 1, First Bleed of 2026 gentle touches

gentle touches

acrylic paint and pencil on wood

and where it lands

per year of life

Danielle I. Keiser / The Bloody Eagle has landed – Day 1, First Bleed of 2026 gentle touchesMenstrual blood on paper 50 35 cm Wall hanging, flat Created on the first day of her first menstruation in 2026, this work appeared before its meaning was understood. As the blood moved freely across the paper, the shape of an eagle emerged a symbol that is among the most enduring signs of imperial power. For centuries, the eagle has stood for freedom, fearlessness, and dominion, and is found in the heritage of the Holy Roman Empire as well as in the