 She also admits to having to "occupy a weird space within the art world--a place that has more possibilities, both in energy and spirit" "Tales of the Conjure Woman" presents an artistic interpretation of hoodoo and voodoo that unmasks these mysterious and lasting traditions.Channeling her alter ego, Fatima Mayfield, a fictitious herbalist and fortune-teller, looks to these cultural traditions as a jumping-off point for developing her own distinct visual language, resulting in a complex body of work that is meticulously constructed and laden with symbolism.Stout's sculptural installations often include materials used in the practice of voodoo.