Ten Drawings of Women Artists

This series consists of ten larger than life drawings of young women artists. Ilene was just completing her masters when this series was created. At the time she was thinking about the fact that she would finally be leaving academia and embarking on a quest to become a professional artist. However, having done research and been to many galleries, Ilene knew that women were still at a high disadvantage in the art world. Statically speaking, only 1 in 10 female artists will actually become a professional artist. Another starling fact is that only 10% of the art in the modern sections of museums is done by woman. This is contrary to the enrolment in art schools…where women out number men by 10 to 1. This series was to speak about these negative statistics for women artists. “ The drawings are an attempt to make heroes out of these young women; to show their strength; their presence and just their sheer numbers. It’s really very sad because all these women I’ve drawn are all amazing artists. Some are photographers, some are video artists, and others are painters and drawers like myself. But these statistics say that the professional world won’t recognize that. I’m hoping this new generation…these women I’ve drawn, will change that.”