Frances Phoenix

Frances Phoenix
Born
Frances Budden

1950
Died2017 (aged 66–67)
MovementWomen's Art Movement

Frances Phoenix (née Budden) (1950–2017) was an Australian feminist artist known for needlework and poster designs. Phoenix contributed to the Women's Art Movement groups in both Sydney and Adelaide, as well as multiple community art projects.[1][2]

With Marie McMahon, she was a founding member of the Women's Domestic Needlework Group and contributed to Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party (1974–1979).[3] She continued to study and practice art for the rest of her life. Her needlework and poster designs are held in national collections.

  1. ^ Mayhew, Louise. ""Frances Phoenix: feminist and artist" in Jessie Street National Women's Library newsletter" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Women's Art Movement: Summary record 1974-1986". State Library of South Australia. 24 January 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  3. ^ "'Women who toiled' poster by the Womens Domestic Needlework Group". collection.maas.museum. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.