A look into the art of the abstract
"You learn for yourself not for others, not to show off, not to put the other one down. Learning is your secret, it is all you have, it is the only thing you can call your own. Nobody can take that away."
– Louise Bourgeois: The Return of the Repressed: Psychoanalytic Writings
In a time before female artistry, most women were ill-conceived by the public and their male counterparts. Exhibitions and representation were denied solely on their gender. The art world post-World War II was mainly a man’s domain. Male artists were glamorized and treated like royalty while women were overlooked and rejected as artists. The women artists highlighted in this installation helped combat this dismissal creating master pieces in their own way and by their own means. Without their innovative creativeness, many future female artists would not have had their voices heard.
Historically, women have faced significant barriers succeeding in the art world. By celebrating and recognizing them, we can acknowledge and set right the historical oppression women have faced throughout history. With their contributions to the art world, we can be assured that they are valued and remembered. Without the barriers being broken by women, art would be different indeed.
Vision
To spotlight those female sculptors that were essential to the Feminist movement. By highlighting the first innovators of the abstract art community, we can continue to give a voice to those that paved the way for future artists.
Mission
To channel the power of art to dismantle barriers, challenge inequality, and amplify the stories of women and marginalized genders. Through bold creativity, a space can be reclaimed in society and advocate for a world that values justice equity and diversity. These works honor the trailblazers who paved the way, embraces collaboration, and inspires future generations to use art for social change.