Beyond 70: The Lives of Creative Women
What will you be doing BEYOND 70? Far from the stereotypical views of older life being a time of decline, this inspiring collection of interviews with 21 creative women age 70 or older affirms that life in the "third act" is often a period of vitality, growth, courage, new possibilities, and even reawakening. This full-color book honors the accomplishments of these talented women who engage in painting, photography, storytelling, mixed media and collage, music, artists' books, writing, and sculpture. Their work is discussed in tandem with the history and evolution of each woman's artistic life. Through the power of personal narratives, this collection works against age- and gender-based discrimination. The diverse women artists of BEYOND 70, ranging in age from 70 through 98, offer their stories as benchmark contributions to the literature on creativity, artists' lives, women's studies/feminism, and aging.
A Full-Color Celebration of Women Artists
This paperback edition presents intimate interviews that reveal how creative practice evolves and deepens with age. Each profile examines the artist's body of work alongside their personal journey, offering readers insight into the sustained creative process across decades. The book covers multiple artistic disciplines including painting, photography, mixed media, collage, sculpture, writing, and artists' books.
Challenging Age and Gender Stereotypes
Through authentic personal narratives, this collection directly confronts age-based and gender-based discrimination in the arts. The featured artists, spanning ages 70 to 98, demonstrate that later life can be a time of artistic renaissance and renewed creative energy. Their stories provide valuable contributions to academic fields including creativity studies, women's studies, feminist literature, and gerontology.
For Artists, Researchers, and Anyone Planning Their Future
Whether you're an artist yourself, a researcher in aging or gender studies, or simply someone contemplating what your own "third act" might hold, this book offers both inspiration and practical insight. The diverse backgrounds and artistic practices of these 21 women provide multiple entry points for readers to connect with the material and envision their own creative futures beyond conventional retirement age.
