Collection Information
Size: 2 Linear feet; 8.02 Gigabytes
Summary: The papers of abstract expressionist painter, sculptor and poet Elaine Galen date from circa 1950-2022. The collection measures 2.0 linear feet and 8.02 gigabytes. The collection documents Galen's work as a teacher and published writer, as well as her relationships with national museums, through biographical material, correspondence, writings and poetry, personal business records, exhibition files, photographic material, and artwork. A portion of this material is in electronic format.
Biographical/Historical Note
Abstract expressionist painter and sculptor Elaine Galen (1928- ) is known for her mystical interpretation of the natural landscape, the human form, and the moments when the two intersect. After attending the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate, Galen earned an M.A. from New York University and studied at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere in 1962. She began to exhibit her artwork across the state of New York in the 1960s, during which time she became a Fulbright Finalist and received the Emily and Joe Lowe Award for Painting. She served as an Associate Professor of design and studio courses at the State University of New York (SUNY) from 1981-1997. In the early 2000s, Galen published a limited edition book series telling the stories surrounding biblical women, for which she paired her artwork with her poetry and short prose. Galen's artwork can now be found in the Whitney Museum of American art, the Israel Museum in Jersualem, and in the special collections of Ivy League universities.
Provenance
The collection was donated by Elaine Galen in several accessions, in 2007, 2013, 2020 and 2021.
Related Materials
Also found in the Archives of American Art are the papers of artist Ed Colker, husband of Elaine Galen.
Language Note
English .
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