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The Divine Feminine

Contemporary Women Sculptors at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Curated by Sarah Gavlak and Allison Raddock

December 1, 2023 – May 1, 2024

Niki de Saint Phalle

Niki de Saint Phalle
Justice, 1990
Polyester paint and gold leaf
15 x 13 x 9 inches
(38.1 x 33 x 22.9 cm)
Ed 5 of 10, Edition of 10 + 1AP

Ruth Duckworth Untitled, 2022

Ruth Duckworth
Untitled, 2022
Cast bronze
72” x 42” (152 cm x 106 cm)

Ruth Duckworth

Ruth Duckworth
“Untitled”, 2004
Archival Inventory # 8591104
29.5 x 5.5 x 5.5  (74.93 x 13.97 x 13.97 cm)

Rachel Hovnanian Body Armor II, The General, 2023 Polished aluminum, black painted bronze base with detachable steel disc

Rachel Lee Hovnanian
Body Armor II, The General, 2023
Polished aluminum, black painted bronze base
with detachable steel disc
90 1⁄2 in x 26 1⁄2 x 12 in
Edition of 7 + 3 Aps

Rachel Lee Hovnanian

Rachel Lee Hovnanian
Body Armor II, Soldier, 2023
Brushed aluminum, black painted bronze base
with detachable steel disc
Height: 80 1⁄4 x 26 1⁄2 x 12 in
Square Base: 12 in
Edition of 7 + 3 Aps

Judy Chicago

Judy Chicago
Deity, 2022
Bronze with patina, steel base, steel rod
66 x 24 x 18 inches (167.5 x 61 x 46 cm)

Judy Chicago

Judy Chicago
Effigy, 2022
Bronze with patina with limestone base
Overall Dimensions: 9.25 x 4 x 4 inches (23.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
Artwork Dimensions:

Viola Frey

Viola Frey
Blow Man, 1988-89
Ceramic and glazes
117 x 34.5 x 44 in (297.2 x 87.6 x 111.8 cm)

Arlene Shechet, Often a Bird, 2023, sand cast bronze 72” × 12” × 12” (182.9 cm × 30.5 cm × 30.5 cm)

Arlene Shechet
Often a Bird, 2023
Sand cast bronze
72” × 12” × 12” (182.9 cm × 30.5 cm × 30.5 cm)

Kiki Smith, Sungrazer VIII, 2019, Bronze 107-1/4” × 48” × 48” (272.4 cm × 121.9 cm × 121.9 cm)

Kiki Smith
Sungrazer VIII, 2019
Bronze
107-1/4” × 48” × 48” (272.4 cm × 121.9 cm × 121.9 cm)

Press Release

GAVLAK and the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens are proud to present "The Divine Feminine: Contemporary Women Sculptors," a transformative exhibition curated by Sarah Gavlak and Allison Raddock in partnership with New Wave. This remarkable showcase will run from December 1st, 2023, through May 1st, 2024, at the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, Florida.

"The Divine Feminine" celebrates the artistic prowess and spiritual depth of contemporary female sculptors. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the profound contributions of women sculptors, highlighting the divine feminine energy that permeates their work. Through a curated selection of works that span a broad spectrum of artistic styles and perspectives, this exhibition serves as a vivid testament to the diverse, richly nuanced tapestry of the sculptural world as seen through the eyes of these celebrated artists.

Internationally recognized artists featured in the exhibition includes Leilah Babirye, Judy Chicago, Ruth Duckworth, Katharina Fritsch, Rachel Lee Hovnanian, Niki de Saint Phalle, Arlene Shechet, Kiki Smith and Viola Frey.

We think “The Divine Feminine” will be a memorable exhibition in the world of contemporary sculpture, offering a space for these talented women to express their creativity, spirituality, and unique perspectives through their artwork, said Sarah Gavlak and Allison Raddock, the curators of the exhibition.

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to the celebration of art, nature, and the creative spirit. Nestled in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida, the gardens provide a unique setting for the exhibition and appreciation of sculpture and contemporary art. More information on The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens can be found here.

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