Dorothy Dehner
American, 1901 - 1994
Dorothy Dehner (1901-1994) was an American sculptor and printmaker. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied at the Cleveland School of Art and the Art Students League of New York. Dehner was a member of the American Abstract Artists group and was associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement.
Dehner's sculptures are known for their biomorphic shapes and abstract forms. She worked in a variety of media, including bronze, steel, and wood, and her sculptures range from small, tabletop pieces to large, outdoor works. In addition to her sculpture, Dehner was also an accomplished printmaker, working in a variety of printmaking techniques, including etching, lithography, and silkscreen.
Dehner's work has been exhibited widely both in the United States and internationally. She was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Bard College. Her sculptures can be found in the collections of many major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Dehner passed away on September 21, 1994, in Norfolk, Connecticut.
Dehner's sculptures are known for their biomorphic shapes and abstract forms. She worked in a variety of media, including bronze, steel, and wood, and her sculptures range from small, tabletop pieces to large, outdoor works. In addition to her sculpture, Dehner was also an accomplished printmaker, working in a variety of printmaking techniques, including etching, lithography, and silkscreen.
Dehner's work has been exhibited widely both in the United States and internationally. She was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Bard College. Her sculptures can be found in the collections of many major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Dehner passed away on September 21, 1994, in Norfolk, Connecticut.
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