Of course, for the Surrealists it was easy to forget a woman since they were all macho, macho men… So, here is what I have found out about Kay Sage, one that was never taught to me at uni either…
Kay Sage, Albany, New York, (1898–1963), North American Surrealist painter and poet. She is known for her haunting, architectural dreamscapes. Sage studied art in Rome in the 1920s, later moving to Paris where she became associated with the Surrealist movement. In 1940, she married fellow Surrealist Yves Tanguy, and the couple relocated to the United States during World War II.
Sage’s mature works are characterized by vast, desolate landscapes filled with scaffold-like structures, draped forms, and monumental architectural elements that convey themes of isolation, waiting, and melancholy. Unlike the biomorphic imagery of many Surrealists, her style leaned toward the geometric and architectural.
After Tanguy’s sudden death in 1955, Sage’s work became even darker, marked by a profound sense of grief and emptiness. Struggling with depression and declining eyesight, she took her own life in 1963.
Since, of course, she was usually overshadowed by her male contemporaries, she is now recognized as one of the most important women of Surrealism.
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Thank you, Francesco, for the introduction of talented Kay Sage!
Joanna
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So glad you liked her Joanna, and thank you!
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Thank you, Francesco, and you are welcome!
Joanna
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I’m really enjoying your series of posts on female artists
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So glad you like it Sheree! Thank you!
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Me encanta. Gracias por hacerla visible.
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Gracias a ti Azurea20!
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Thanks for the introduction F. She certainly did have a talent from what you’ve shown us.
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Yes, for sure Malc. A hidden gem of surrealism. But, of course, in the days of surrealism it was all controlled by men… Those days are changing. All the best to you and a grand week!
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Wow, her art, especially those scaffold-like forms set against vast horizons, is quite intriguing. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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A truly phenomenal artist that because of the macho attitude of the surrealists (at her time) was ignored… Thank you Aiva and I am so glad you liked the post.
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