GAVLAK Presents: Women In Abstraction: Shaping Expressionism
West Palm Beach, FL – September 2024 – GAVLAK is thrilled to announce its upcoming group exhibition, Women In Abstraction: Shaping Expressionism, which will run from March 8, 2025 to April 5, 2025 at its West Palm Beach location. This ambitious showcase brings together the work of pioneering female artists who have each made a significant impact on the world of Abstraction Expressionism, whose bold innovations helped shape modern art.
While often overshadowed by their male counterparts, artists such as Elaine De Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler, Jay DeFeo and Pat Passlof redefined artistic expression through gestural brushwork, emotional intensity, and radical experimentation with color and form.
In addition to showcasing historical works, this exhibition highlights contemporary artists influenced by these pioneers, demonstrating how Abstract Expressionism continues to inspire new generations. The exhibition features large-scale canvases, sculpture, immersive installations, and multimedia works that reimagine the expressive potential of abstraction in today's context.
"Women In Abstraction: Shaping Expressionism" celebrates the individuality and achievements of extraordinary female artists, emphasizing their vital role in the evolution of abstract expressionism. By bridging past and present, this exhibition highlights their enduring influence on modern and contemporary art, honoring their contributions and lasting impact.
Lynda Benglis
Jessica Cannon
Judy Chicago
Renée Condo
Elaine De Kooning
Jay DeFeo
Sonia Delaunay
Lynne Drexler
Torkwase Dyson
Marisol Escobar
Perle Fine
Susan Fortgang
Helen Frankenthaler
Sonia Gechtoff
Pam Glick
Cynthia Hawkins
Loie Hollowell
Field Kallop
Karen Carson
Abby Leigh
Nancy Lorenz
Vera Lutter
Sylvia Plimack Mangold
Fabiola Menchelli
Wangechi Mutu
Elizabeth Neel
Louise Nevelson
Betty Parsons
Pat Passlof
Joanna Pousette-Dart
Deborah Remington
Alice Rahon
Loló Soldevilla
Lily Stockman
Alexis Teplin
Julia Von Eichel
Mary Weatherford