Works from the 1960’s

Duane Thomas Gallery is honored to present a solo exhibition of works by American artist Eunice Golden. This focused presentation showcases a pivotal body of work created between 1968 and 1973, including Golden's powerful and provocative series of drawings titled Rape. Eunice Golden, who very sadly passed away at the age of 98, is known for her visceral exploration of sexuality, power, and the human body. A key figure in the feminist art movement of the 1970s, Golden's work challenged conventional depictions of the male and female form, using abstraction and expressionism to confront the complexities of desire, vulnerability, and aggression. The centerpiece of the exhibition, the Rape series, offers an unflinching examination of sexual violence, exploring the psychological and physical dimensions of trauma through raw, gestural mark-making. These drawings, created during a politically charged era of feminist awakening, remain strikingly relevant today, engaging viewers in a dialogue about consent, agency, and the body as a site of both pleasure and violation. In addition to the Rape series, the exhibition features a selection of large-scale canvases that reflect Golden's signature approach to figuration, abstraction, and expressive use of color and form. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the emotional intensity and technical mastery that define Golden's practice. Eunice Golden's work from this period confronts the complexities of gender and power with remarkable courage and clarity. Her exploration of the body—both as a source of strength and vulnerability—continues to resonate deeply with contemporary audiences. Eunice Golden (b. 1927) is an American artist whose work addresses sexuality, the body, and feminist themes through abstraction and figuration. Golden emerged as a leading figure in the feminist art movement of the 1970s, with her work exhibited at institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art.