NEW YORK, NY.- The Garment District Alliance unveiled the latest in its ongoing series of public art exhibits, showcasing three pencil drawings that represent the evolution of feminism in Chinese culture. Crafted by artist Carole Richard Kaufmann, the works are part of the Goddesses series and are titled, Kuan Yin: Goddess of Compassion, Goddess with Liberty, and Goddess in Landscape with Love. For this installation Kaufmann has also included work from her "come into my garden..." series of works in pencil and colored pencil.

Located in a street-level window on 215 West 38th Street, the free exhibit is accessible to the public through June 4. Kaufmann’s drawings are part of the Garment District Space for Public Art Program, which showcases artists in unusual locations throughout the year.

“Carole Kaufmann’s pencil drawings are inspiring works of art that tell fascinating stories about the evolution of Chinese culture as it pertains to feminism,” said Barbara Blair Randall, president of the Garment District Alliance. “Her tremendous talent and imaginative spirit embody the creative essence of our neighborhood, and we are thrilled to showcase her work through the Garment District Space for Public Art.”

Kuan Yin: Goddess of Compassion, Goddess with Liberty, and Goddess in Landscape with Love symbolize the Chinese character for woman, representing Kaufmann’s fascination with life and the evolution of feminism.

With a passion for traveling throughout Europe and China, Kaufmann’s works are inspired by her memorable experiences with people and places around the world. Through utilizing oil, gouache, pencil and transfer medium, she crafts Chinese paints and collage materials that represent life. Having worked in her New York City studio since 1972, Kaufmann’s works are in many private and corporate collections worldwide, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC.

The Garment District is home to thousands of people working in the "creative economy,” including fine and performing artists, designers, architects, photographers and more than a hundred theaters, galleries, performance spaces and studios.