The Veteran Feminists of America honored Larchmont artist Hilda Green Demsky for her early contributions to the Feminist movement. The goal of the Veteran Feminists of America is to document and preserve the history of pre-1975 feminist history and to rekindle the spirit of second wave feminism and pass on the torch of the feminist revolution to the next generation. Hilda Green Demsky has had many shows and awards as an artist. In addition to exhibitions in the United States, her work has been shown in Budapest, Amsterdam, Spain, Italy and China.
When Ms. Demsky first came to New York City from her native Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in the early 1960's, her work was constantly rejected by galleries and museums. It wasn't until she decided to use her husband's name on her entries that her work was accepted in shows. In 1969 Ms. Demsky participated in a demonstration at the Museum of Modern Art to protest sexism in the choice of artists whose work was exhibited at the museum. Wasn't this a shame that her work was not accepted on its own merits?
In the early 1970's, she demonstrated with Bella Abzug and Kate Millet, author of Sexual Politics, by chaining themselves to the Statue of Liberty to promote the cause of women's rights. She continued to lead the way in removing barriers to women as an art teacher in White Plains High School for 25 years and as a member of the Art Task Force of the Westchester Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
She continues to support the feminist movement as a democratic district leader in the 18th congressional district in Mamaroneck, by supporting women for political office and equal pay and equal opportunities. The Feminist movement is proud of Hilda and all the other women who made it possible to begin to share equally among men and women.
Ms. Demsky's artwork can next be viewed at the Pleiades Gallery, 530 W. 25th St. 4th Floor, New York City, from September 25-October 13. Opening Reception is Saturday, September 29 from 3-5 p.m.¨
