Sheila Hicks
(American, born 1934)
Biography
Sheila Hicks is a contemporary American artist known for her innovative use of weaving and sculptural installations. Ranging from small wall hangings that the artist refers to as minimes, to enormous site-specific works, Hicks’s works blur the distinction between fine art and craft. “Textile had been relegated to a secondary role in our society, to a material that was considered either functional or decorative,” she explained. “I wanted to give it another status and show what an artist can do with these incredible materials.” Born on July 24, 1934 in Hastings, NE, Hicks learned to sew from her grandmother at an early age. She went on to study under Josef Albers at the Yale University School of Art and Architecture, where she received both her BFA and MFA. During her time at university, Hicks was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study and produce art in Chile. While abroad, she photographed Peruvian and Bolivian archaeological sites and studied pre-Columbian textile techniques. Moving to Paris in 1964, Hicks has been continually relevant in the contemporary art world, participating in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and the 2017 Venice Biennale. The artist continues to live and works in Paris, France. Her works are held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Tate Gallery in London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others.
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Sheila Hicks
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