Creatures of the Summer Heat Trove, a collection of works by Perle Fine, runs June 23 to August 12, 2017 at McCormick Gallery (Chicago). There will be a 50 page catalog.
Fine was an Abstract Expressionist painter and like many women artists of her era was given less credit than she was due during her life.
MCCormick Gallery has worked with the artist's estate for 16 years which is admirable. Wouldn't it be neat if she had gotten her due within her lifetime? But we can say that about artists like Helen Frankethaler too. Sure they had the odd article praising them but compared to their male counterparts? Nothing. If you disagree with this? I would feel fine punching you in the face. Thank goodness galleries like McCormick are championing these women artists today.
My violent tendencies aside? Be sure to see this exhibit if you have a chance. If you shit money you can buy a piece or two.
Fine was an Abstract Expressionist painter and like many women artists of her era was given less credit than she was due during her life.
MCCormick Gallery has worked with the artist's estate for 16 years which is admirable. Wouldn't it be neat if she had gotten her due within her lifetime? But we can say that about artists like Helen Frankethaler too. Sure they had the odd article praising them but compared to their male counterparts? Nothing. If you disagree with this? I would feel fine punching you in the face. Thank goodness galleries like McCormick are championing these women artists today.
My violent tendencies aside? Be sure to see this exhibit if you have a chance. If you shit money you can buy a piece or two.
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