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This vibrant, striped, wooden piece was made by Betty Parsons, a pioneering figure in the New York art scene. Parsons was born into a wealthy family, and her early exposure to European art movements deeply influenced her trajectory, but her gender meant she struggled to be taken seriously as an artist in her own right. Parsons, who once said, "I consider myself primarily a colorist," uses bold color to create an immediate emotional impact, and challenge conventional artistic boundaries, and gender expectations. Parsons became known for her abstract expressionist paintings and vibrant sculptures, often crafted from found materials. There is a playfulness and an undeniable energy in her work. As a gallerist, Parsons championed many artists who, like herself, were marginalized by the mainstream art world. In many ways, this piece reflects Parson’s own stripes of identity: she was an artist, a woman, and a dealer who provided crucial support to emerging talent, each aspect colored by the social and artistic landscape she navigated.