Araceli Gilbert (1913-1993): a modern woman artist at the Ecuadorian plastic crossroads
Abstract
The women artists of Latin American modernity have been subjected to a process of silence and oblivion, particularly after their passing. In the Ecuadorian context, deeply marked by traditional artistic elements and by the rediscovery of the indigenous past, the figure of Araceli Gilbert (1913-1993) stands out with great clarity. A pioneering painter and avant-garde jewelry designer, Gilbert was at the forefront of a vital plastic renovation in the context of Ecuador. This article aims to place her figure on the local scene, to analyze her contributions to the development of modern artistic practice in Ecuador, and to contribute to the general knowledge of her work. Based on a meticulous examination of the primary sources available in the artist’s personal archive, this text is proposed as an essay to rectify the masculinist history of art, centered on the achievements of men. Informed by feminist theories in the field of art, this essay will outline a key, if under-recognized, artistic personality, particularly outside her home country, Ecuador.
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