Empowering Hyperrealism: The Legacy of Carole Feuerman

Manhattan Arts International, May 22, 2018
Artist Carole Feuerman has played a pioneering role in shaping the Hyperrealism movement, with an artistic career spanning over four decades and continents. Her sculptures, crafted from steel, bronze, and resin, grace public spaces and private collections globally, including luminaries like the Emperor of Japan, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Malcolm Forbes. Having taught and lectured at prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon Guggenheim Museum, Feuerman's influence is far-reaching. Her insights on her exclusion from the Met Breuer's "Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body" exhibition, and her commentary on the prevalent patriarchy within the art world, offer a thought-provoking perspective. Through her lifelike figures of women, Feuerman aims to challenge conventional representations, creating powerful portraits that embody strength and balance. In the world of Hyperrealism, her work stands as an expansion of a tool for meaningful dialogue, ensuring that the internal reality of women remains central to the artistic canon. Her determination to redefine the narrative and provide a lasting tool for future generations of women artists underscores her commitment to progress in the art world.