INNOVATION IN THE CREATION
Abstract Sculpture by Women,
1950 – 1970

Abstract sculpture emerged as a response to industrialization and a desire to break away from traditional forms. Artists began to explore new materials and techniques, moving away from realistic representations to focus on form, space, and movement. Women artists, encouraged by art movements such as Cubism and Surrealism, have changed the direction of art by transforming sculpture with multiple artistic approaches that reflects the prior works of a monolithic masterwork on a pedestal. Women, in seeking new means to express their own voices, dramatically expanded the definition of sculpture to pave the way for future artists.

This undertaking will highlight women sculptures from the postwar period to 1970. These innovative art pieces created by women will explore the approach distinguished by abstraction that was different than the traditional ways. Highlighted in this exhibit will show the engagement the artists have with the viewer with unconventional methods such as stacking, imperfection, wire form, and experimental shapes. Women artist thinking outside the box and showing the expression of their voices and emotions in their sculptures.