HOWARDENA PINDELL

STONY BROOK, NY

Follow the Numbers

“I was trying to express to the viewer that President Obama, at the pinnacle of achievement, has inspired others to have a sense of hope that they can set and focus their goals and reach the top…both men and women.”

Known for the wide variety of techniques and materials used in her artwork, Howardena Pindell has created abstract paintings, collages, video drawings and process art.

Her work is often political, addressing the issues of racism, feminism, violence, slavery and exploitation. She has exhibited her work continuously since the 1970s and has held fellowships and appointments at several major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Foundation.