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This collection is my exploration of the resources needed to make one piece of art, let alone a body of work over the course of a life, and the cost, both personal and cultural, of not making that work.
-- Chelsea Madeline
In Her Own Right offers a compelling look at the artistic paths forged by women throughout history. With lyrical prose and poignant vignettes, Chelsea Madeline explores the lives of groundbreaking writers and artists - from Georgia O'Keeffe to Frida Kahlo, Deborah Levy to Jamaica Kincaid. In 40 spare and dazzling essays, she illuminates their challenges and celebrates their triumphs, bringing to light the determination of women who pursued their artistic visions despite the often-inhospitable terrain of their times.
Madeline's writing is both intimate and expansive, weaving personal reflections with historical insights to create a tapestry of female creativity across time. She explores themes of identity, power, and legacy, challenging readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding women in the arts. With its blend of biography, cultural commentary, and poetic musings, In Her Own Right is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of women artists and a call to celebrate their vital contributions to our cultural landscape.
Hardcover
6 in x 9 (portrait)
First Edition
Book design and illustrations: Alex Cohen
Books will ship End of October
This collection is my exploration of the resources needed to make one piece of art, let alone a body of work over the course of a life, and the cost, both personal and cultural, of not making that work.
-- Chelsea Madeline
In Her Own Right offers a compelling look at the artistic paths forged by women throughout history. With lyrical prose and poignant vignettes, Chelsea Madeline explores the lives of groundbreaking writers and artists - from Georgia O'Keeffe to Frida Kahlo, Deborah Levy to Jamaica Kincaid. In 40 spare and dazzling essays, she illuminates their challenges and celebrates their triumphs, bringing to light the determination of women who pursued their artistic visions despite the often-inhospitable terrain of their times.
Madeline's writing is both intimate and expansive, weaving personal reflections with historical insights to create a tapestry of female creativity across time. She explores themes of identity, power, and legacy, challenging readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding women in the arts. With its blend of biography, cultural commentary, and poetic musings, In Her Own Right is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of women artists and a call to celebrate their vital contributions to our cultural landscape.
Hardcover
6 in x 9 (portrait)
First Edition
Book design and illustrations: Alex Cohen
Books will ship End of October
This collection is my exploration of the resources needed to make one piece of art, let alone a body of work over the course of a life, and the cost, both personal and cultural, of not making that work.
-- Chelsea Madeline
In Her Own Right offers a compelling look at the artistic paths forged by women throughout history. With lyrical prose and poignant vignettes, Chelsea Madeline explores the lives of groundbreaking writers and artists - from Georgia O'Keeffe to Frida Kahlo, Deborah Levy to Jamaica Kincaid. In 40 spare and dazzling essays, she illuminates their challenges and celebrates their triumphs, bringing to light the determination of women who pursued their artistic visions despite the often-inhospitable terrain of their times.
Madeline's writing is both intimate and expansive, weaving personal reflections with historical insights to create a tapestry of female creativity across time. She explores themes of identity, power, and legacy, challenging readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding women in the arts. With its blend of biography, cultural commentary, and poetic musings, In Her Own Right is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of women artists and a call to celebrate their vital contributions to our cultural landscape.
Hardcover
6 in x 9 (portrait)
First Edition
Book design and illustrations: Alex Cohen
Books will ship End of October