Chicago, Judy

(7/20/1939 Chicago- ) (USA);

   aka nee Cohen, Judy

   Painter, sculptor, author, and teacher. Studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned an M.A. at UCLA. Considered a major feminist artist, founded the Feminist Studio Workshop in Los Angeles. Most renowned for directing collaborative art works with many other women, such as the "Dinner table." In recent years she has created erotic lithographs based on the Biblical Song of Songs.

   Reproductions: Female rejection drawing; 1874; Tickner, 1978: fig. 49 / Merzer, 1976: p. 45 [B] / Webb, 1975: p. 448 [B]. Fragments from the Delta of Venus, a delicious Goring; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. 129 . Fragments from the Delta of Venus, giant hothouse flower; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. 133 [C]. Fragments from the Delta of Venus, like sea anemones; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. 130 [C]. Fragments from the Delta of Venus, like some marvelous fruit; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. [C]. Fragments from the Delta of Venus, rising sexual hunger; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. [C]. Fragments from the Delta of Venus, three bodies in accord; 2003; watercolor; Olley, 2005: p. 128 [C]. Red flag; Holder, 1973: p. 12 [B]. Sex from the inside out; ceramic; Lucie-Smith 1997: p. 82 [C].

   [b]Source: Benezit, vol. 3: pp. 926-927; Gwenda Blair, "The womanly art of Judy Chicago," Mademoiselle 88 (January 1982): pp. 99-101+; Judy Chicago, The dinner party: a symbol of our heritage (New York: Doubleday, 1979); Judy Chicago, Through the flower (New York: Doubleday, 1975).