"These women artists were in museum collections, but they were barely shown. The challenge was to do enough research to find common themes and bring them together."
"Together, the scope of these women's works and lives complicate the heroicizing vision of the American West, so often glorified in media and by politicians."
Helen Henderson Chain became the first non-Indigenous woman to reach the summit of Mount of the Holy Cross in 1877, wearing traditional heavy clothing. She later painted a depiction of the mountain. Chain is featured in the exhibition "Women Artists of the American West: Colorado and Utah: 1885-1935," which showcases seven women artists. The exhibition aims to present a nuanced view of the American West, highlighting the contributions of women artists often overlooked in history.
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