Renowned Sculptor Carole A. Feuerman Reflects on Superrealist Art in New Book

I Am Mine: The Seventies explores Feuerman's pioneering work and its cultural impact.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:44pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of highly textured, glittering sculptural surfaces in dramatic lighting, capturing the emotional presence and psychological nuance of Carole A. Feuerman's superrealist works.

Carole A. Feuerman's superrealist sculptures, with their meticulous attention to texture and emotional resonance, have left an indelible mark on contemporary sculpture.NYC Today

Renowned American sculptor Carole A. Feuerman has announced the publication of her new book, I Am Mine: The Seventies, which traces her emergence as a key figure in the Superrealist movement of the 1970s. The 176-page volume, illustrated with 80 color plates, combines archival images and analytical essays by distinguished female art historians and critics to situate Feuerman's work within the cultural and artistic shifts of the late 1960s and 1970s.

Why it matters

Feuerman's distinctive sculptural approach, emphasizing emotional presence, psychological nuance, and the expressive potential of the human form, has had a lasting impact on contemporary sculpture. The book addresses the continuing relevance of superrealist sculpture and the challenges faced by women artists during the early years of Feuerman's career.

The details

I Am Mine presents a comprehensive look at Feuerman's artistic development, including the personal and cultural influences that shaped her work. The title, 'I Am Mine,' signals her artistic independence and self-definition, underscoring the role of the body in her work as a locus of presence and agency.

Carole A. Feuerman's new book, I Am Mine: The Seventies, was released on March 30, 2026.

The players

Carole A. Feuerman

A renowned American sculptor who has developed a distinctive sculptural approach emphasizing emotional presence, psychological nuance, and the expressive potential of the human form.