Color in Motion
Color in Motion
by Dorothy Gillespie
Exhibition Opening:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 6-8PM
The Cornell Art Museum, in collaboration with the Dorothy Gillespie Foundation, presents a vibrant survey of 20th-century American artist Dorothy Gillespie. A leader in the women’s art movement, Gillespie helped shape modern sculpture with her pioneering, large-scale works in painted, cut aluminum—ribbons, enchanted towers, and jubilant bursts that animate public spaces. Spanning abstract expressionism, decorative abstraction, site-specific installations, and art in the public realm, the exhibition highlights her far-reaching influence and prolific career.
Discover the exuberant ribbons, towers, and bursts of Dorothy Gillespie at the world-class Cornell Art Museum, presented with the Dorothy Gillespie Foundation. Admission to the opening is free to the public; donations are appreciated to help us bring more world-class art to Delray Beach.
Exhibition Curator:
The exhibition is curated by Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director at the Delray Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
The Dorothy Gillespie Foundation:
Gillespie’s works have graced institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Epcot Center, Warren Wilson College, Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, and more. The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation—led by President Gary Gillespie Israel—continues her inclusive, multidisciplinary legacy by supporting artists, initiatives, and institutions that reflect her spirit of innovation.