Draft:Leslie Fry (artist)

Leslie Fry (born May 1, 1954) is an American artist based in Vermont. whose work has addressed basic human needs such as shelter, food, clothing and love within the context of the female or hermaphrodite body. Primarily a sculptor, she also draws, paints, photographs, prints and makes collages with particular attention to how women’s bodies have been controlled and represented throughout history. Attentive throughout her career to issues of feminism and gender, nature and climate, growth and decay. Recent fabric work uses ink wash on tablecloths, handkerchiefs and napkins—domestic objects associated with women. Fry lives and works in Winooski, Vermont and has shown work internationally

Recognition
Leslie Fry was the recipient of the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.