Hannah Wilke

Hannah Wilke
Wilke in her work S.O.S. — Starification Object Series (1974)
Born
Arlene Hannah Butter

(1940-03-07)March 7, 1940
New York City, New York
DiedJanuary 28, 1993(1993-01-28) (aged 52)
Houston, Texas
NationalityAmerican
EducationStella Elkins Tyler School of Fine Art, Temple U, Philadelphia
Known forSculpture, photography, body art, video art
Notable workS.O.S. — Starification Object Series (1974)
Intra-Venus (1992–1993)
AwardsNEA Grants in sculpture and performance, Guggenheim Grant for sculpture

Hannah Wilke (born Arlene Hannah Butter; (March 7, 1940 – January 28, 1993)[1] was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, video artist and performance artist. Her work is known for exploring issues of feminism, sexuality and femininity.[2]

  1. ^ Smith, Roberta (1994-01-30). "ART VIEW; An Artist's Chronicle Of a Death Foretold". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-06-28.
  2. ^ "Hannah Wilke". Oxford Art Online.[dead link]