Behind The Mask The Art of Women Welders

Posted by: Janet Rutkowski

I am so happy to announce the opening of this show I have curated and exhibiting in openingt this Thursday March 7th from 6-9PM in L.I.C. NY.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, let us go back to where women welding began. It actually started in 1917 during World War I. Women were needed to fill jobs in the workforce. That’s when The Society of Women Welders was formed. Presently, it is a misconception that there are few women welders in the arts. Artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Barbara Hepworth, Beverly Pepper, Deborah Butterfield and Lin Emery have accomplished great strides in metal sculpture.These women were the inspiration for the concept of this exhibition. We are proud to present over 50 artworks by 29 women artists who include welding as a part of their creative practice. Some are mid-career sculptors and teach welding along with newly schooled welders all who are creating powerful works of art.
Show runs through April 28th