White Ridges 1972

Mary Beth Edelson's "White Ridges," from 1972, is a visually striking piece that uses abstract forms to evoke a sense of landscape. The painting depicts a mountain rising from a valley, its peak bathed in a cool green light against a stormy sky. In the foreground, the landscape is composed of abstract, undulating forms that resemble folded hands, creating a sense of both containment and vulnerability. This iconic feminist artwork is a powerful symbol of female strength and resilience, as the landscape emerges from a seemingly closed space.