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Centenarian Artist Paints On, Fights for Women in Art
22 Sep
Summary
- Ce Roser co-founded a foundation protesting for women artists' rights.
- The 101-year-old artist is making her European debut this month.
- She continues to paint in her studio, creating art daily.
Ce Roser, an American artist of Chinese heritage, is set to make her European debut at London's VeneKlasen gallery this month. At 101 years old, she is the first American artist to achieve this distinction as a centenarian. Her artistic journey is intertwined with a fierce activism for women in the arts.
In 1971, Roser co-founded the Women in the Arts Foundation in New York. This organization emerged from frustration over the lack of exhibition opportunities for accomplished female artists. The foundation organized impactful street protests, including one in front of the Museum of Modern Art, to challenge the art establishment.
Roser, who was born to immigrant parents and has a rich life story including experiences in wartime Shanghai, now lives in New York. She maintains a sharp mind and continues her artistic practice, painting multiple works daily in the same studio she has used for over seven decades.
The foundation's efforts culminated in the 1973 exhibition "Women Choose Women" at the New York Cultural Center. This show featured 111 artists and employed a democratic curation system, marking a significant shift in the art world and ensuring women a greater presence. Roser's lifelong dedication to art and advocacy continues to inspire.
