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Art Nuns

1989. Textile Art, 86.0 x 126.0 cm. Canada Council Art Bank.

Fig. 1. Nancy Edell, Art Nuns, 1989. Shown as the reproduction you are specifying: , .

§ 1Catalogue data

Dimensions
86.0 x 126.0 cm

§ 2Abstract

Collectible Description

A whimsical religious scene featuring nuns in a village setting by Nancy Edell, blending folk rug-hooking traditions with feminist surrealism to create a captivating piece for your collection.

Artist Biography

Discover Nancy-based artist nancy edell! Surrealist films & rug hooking explore feminism, dreams, & provocative themes. Explore her legacy at AllPaintingsStore.com.

§ 3Commentary

Nancy Edell (1942 – 2005)Nancy Edell was an American-Canadian artist best known for her textile works of the 1980s and 1990’s, which pushed the boundaries between art and craft. Born in Omaha in 1942, Edell settled in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia in 1980. There she began to integrate the local folk tradition of rug hooking into her artistic practice, signalling a shift in her work towards a focus on women’s experience. Of particular note is her highly celebrated Art Nuns series depicting nuns devoted to the creation of art. Mora Dianne O

Questions & Answers

What size is "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell are 86 x 126 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

How light is "Art Nuns" overall?

The perceived brightness of "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell is shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

What medium is "Art Nuns" by Nancy Edell executed in?

Nancy Edell used the textile art technique for "Art Nuns". The technique defines the material nature of the original work.

§ 4The artist

Nancy Edell

Nancy Edell

1942 - 2005, United States of America

Quick facts about Nancy Edell

  • Full Name: Ursula von Rydingsvard
  • Nationality: American
  • Date Of Birth: 1942
  • Date Of Death: 2005
  • Place Of Birth: Omaha, United States of America
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Cedar Reflections
    • The Forest
    • Roots
  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Abstract sculpture
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Henry Moore
    • Barbara Hepworth
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
    • Minimalism
    • Modern sculpture

Artist Biography

early life and education

nancy edell, an american-born canadian artist, was born on november 12, 1942, in omaha, nebraska. she obtained her bachelor of fine arts in printmaking and contemporary dance from the university of nebraska omaha in 1964. edell's early life and education laid the groundwork for her future artistic endeavors.

artistic career

edell's practice included animated film, woodcut, monotypes, and drawing, often expressing surrealist themes. her work was rooted in feminism, drawing inspiration from dreams, religion, and politics. notable works include:
  • black pudding (1969), her first film, featuring a giant vagina belching out surrealistic creatures, showcasing her experimental approach to feminist themes.
  • her rug hooking practice, which pushed the boundaries between art and craft, as seen in her works at the nova scotia college of art and design.

awards and recognition

edell won awards for her film work from festivals in paris, france (1972), and edinburgh, scotland (1969), as well as the first festival of women's films, new york city (1972), and the canada council.

teaching and later life

from 1982 to 2002, edell taught part-time at the nova scotia college of art and design. she was diagnosed with non-hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1999 and passed away on june 9, 2005.

legacy

edell's work is recognized for its dream-like qualities, art historical references, sensuality, sexuality, narrative, and subversive wit. her influence can be seen in various artistic movements, including surrealism and abstract expressionism. explore more of edell's work and other notable artists on AllPaintingsStore.com. notable works:
  • black pudding (1969), a surrealist film featuring a giant vagina.
  • rug hooking practice, pushing the boundaries between art and craft.
related artists:
  • vincent van gogh, known for his surrealist and post-impressionist works.
  • pablo picasso, a pioneer of cubism, influencing edell's surrealist approach.
source: wikipedia | nancy edell on AllPaintingsStore.com

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Quick Facts

  • Title: Art Nuns
  • Artist: Nancy Edell
  • Notable elements or techniques: Rug hooking, textile work
  • Artistic style: Surrealism, Feminist art

§ 7Cite this entry

AllPaintingsStore.com, “Nancy Edell, Art Nuns (1989)”, https://allpaintingsstore.com/en/art/nancy-edell-art-nuns-DAQCWM-en/ArtistReproduction/ (accessed 8 October 2026).

§ 8The reproduction

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