Elizabeth Catlett
Sculptor and printmaker who honored working people and women.
Their Story
Elizabeth Catlett was an American-born artist known for her powerful sculptures and prints. Her work celebrated the strength of African American and Mexican women and working people. She spent much of her career in Mexico and combined modern forms with social themes.
Era
1900s
Field
Sculpture
Elizabeth Catlett
Sculptor and printmaker who honored working people and women.
Art · Sculpture · 1900s · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Elizabeth Catlett was an American-born artist known for her powerful sculptures and prints. Her work celebrated the strength of African American and Mexican women and working people. She spent much of her career in Mexico and combined modern forms with social themes.
Key Innovation
Created sculptures and prints that honored the dignity and strength of working people and women.
Why It Matters Today
Her art shows students how form and craft can express respect for people and communities.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Catlett
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
