“I felt myself…moving through the limits of the female role. I used the flower as a symbol of feminity…the petals of the flower are parting, and one can see an inviting but undefined space, the space beyond the confines of our own femininity…my longing for transcendence…my first steps in being able to make clear, abstract images of my feelings as a woman”
Judy Chicago’s (b.1939) "Through the Flower" embraces beauty and truth by using the central female images as her iconic element. This piece also served as a foundational inspiration for her nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to educating the public on the profound importance of art and its ability to address and challenge the historical marginalization of women's accomplishments.