On This Spot - Dorothea Rockburne

138 Grand Street
A Mathematician, not a Minimalist
Dorothea Rockburne is known for her radical geometric paintings, often inspired by The Golden Section, and her large-scale wall drawings. Her work is influenced by her deep interests in mathematics, astronomy, dance movement, Egyptian and Classical art. A native Canadian, Rockburne came to New York in 1954 and supported herself and her daughter by “sheer grit.” She calls her journey a “glorious struggle.”