Miriam Hitchcock, Beach Figures (with flying birds) (2024), Mixed media on wood, 18 x 19 inches

Femme

Angela A'Court, Charles Buckley, Deirdre O'Connell, Deborah Freedman, Miriam Hitchcock, Ruth Shively, Jan Testori-Markman and Ulla Scheinemann

Throughout the history of art the feminine form has served a multitude of purposes as muse, model, object of lust and a representation of societal standards or morals. Presented for public consumption, women’s bodies were displayed as commodities within and for the male gaze. In Femme, SEFA reexamines these notions and explores contemporary depictions of women at our New York City Gallery. The artists featured in this exhibition are Angela A'Court, Charles Buckley, Deirdre O'Connell, Deborah Freedman, Miriam Hitchcock, Ruth Shively, Jan Testori-Markman and Ulla Scheinemann. Femme marks the debut at SEFA for Hitchcock and Testori-Markman.

Femme is on view at SEFA LES from April 11 to May 25, 2024. SEFA will host an opening reception on Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 8 PM.