Beverly M. Richey (born April 25, 1953) is an American artist known for her work in cake, waste, feminist art, political conceptual performances, early social engagement and the significance of local issues in creating art. (foot note?)
Lenore Tawney (born Leonora Agnes Gallagher; May 10, 1907 – September 24, 2007) was an American artist known for her drawings, personal collages, and sculptural assemblages, who became an influential figure in the development of fiber art.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
The younger of two children born in New Haven, Ct to American born Jewish parents Helen Liner Richey and Herman Richey. She left home at 18 to begin her college studies. Richey attended Upsala College in East Orange, NJ for a semester before returning to New Haven, Ct where she worked to support herself and began studies at South Central Community College. Upon completing that she moved to Storrs Ct to continue to study psychology at the University of Connecticut.
