Dorothy Gillespie

Dorothy Gillespie

American · 1920–2012 · Painter, Sculptor

Dorothy Gillespie (1920–2012) was an American artist and sculptor who became known for her large and colorful abstract metal sculptures. She was artist in residence at the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. A Soft Rain Dance IIHelmuth Stone Gallery · $1,764$1,400 + $364 premium≈ £1,435≈ €1,586Sign up to see
  2. UntitledHelmuth Stone Gallery · $819$650 + $169 premium≈ £666≈ €737Sign up to see
  3. Celestial Adventure, 1997Helmuth Stone Gallery · $756$600 + $156 premium≈ £607≈ €685Sign up to see

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Dorothy Gillespie (1920–2012) was an American artist and sculptor who became known for her large and colorful abstract metal sculptures. She was artist in residence at the Women's Interart Center in New York City. A pioneer for women in the arts, she had a career spanning over 70 years as an activist, lecturer and mentor to creative women throughout the world. Working in such diverse mediums as metal, canvas and paper she distinguished herself as one of the preeminent artists of our time. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Guggenheim, as well as innovative private galleries and is collected by art lovers throughout the world.

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Born 1920, RoanokeDied 2012, Coral GablesOccupation Painter, SculptorWikidata Q23035121 ↗ULAN 500062395 ↗

Also known as Dorothy Merle Gillespie, Dorothy Muriel Gillespie

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