GRACE VISITS: MIMI SMITH 9/28/16

I am privileged to have had the opportunity to make a studio visit to the artist MIMI SMITH and write about her work for WOMEN"S VOICES FOR CHANGE. Here is the link to the article:
http://womensvoicesforchange.org/grace-visits-artist-mimi-smith.htm

Link to Mimi Smith's Website: 
http://www.mimismith.com/

Knight, 68"x30", acrylic/linen, 1993

Steel Wool Peignoir, 59"x26"x8", steel wool, nylon, lace, hanger, 1966

Bedroom Installation 1973: Bureau, 78"x60" and Bed, 72"x60"knotted thread, tape measure

Fireplace, 57"x103"x10", knotted thread, tape measures, 1974

Kitchen Installation 1973: Stove, 53"x31", Sink 53"x47" and Refrigerator, 74"x31"

Flower, 36"x16"x16", camouflage fabric, metal hanger, plastic wire, fasteners, 2010

Coverings For An Environmental Catastrophe: Chest Plate, 30"x24"x3", steel wool, aluminum screening, ribbons, 1991

Knit Baby, 21"x12"x6", yarn, undershirt, stuffing, thread, handwritten instructions on paper, 1968

Knit Man: Legs, 44"x14"x2", yarn, knitting needle, plastic bags, 1970

Test Tube Baby, 21"x12"x5", yarn undershirt, stuffing, threads, 2005

Triplets, 21"x36"x5", yarn undershirt, stuffing, threads, 2005

Terror Baby, 21"x12"x7", yarn undershirt, stuffing, threads, dust mask, 2009