Judy Chicago worked with Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida to create Voices from the Song of Songs, a portfolio of six images and six text pages. Chicago works with Marcia Falk’s new translation of the ancient biblical text, which accentuates its human and erotic quality including the mutual nature of desire. The paired pages present Chicago's interpretation on one side and the English and Hebrew translations on the other. "(Voices from the Song of Songs) is a print series of stunning but carefully concealed virtuosity, which is accessible in a fashion which few contemporary artists are able to achieve. All those who have felt the emotion of romantic love will find something that speaks to them." — Edward Lucie-Smith
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Judy Chicago, O for Your Scent,1999, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring on paper, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Yes, I am Black and Radiant,1999, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring on paper, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Come Let Us Go Out Into the Open Fields, 1998-2000, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring on paper, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, My Dove in the Clefts of the Rocks (diptych), 1999, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, How Fine You Are My Love, 1998-2000, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring on paper, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, There You Stand Like a Pal, 1998-2000, Heliorelief, lithograph, and handcoloring on paper, Diptych 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) each. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study 1 for There You Stand Like a Palm, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 17 x 13.25 in. (43.18 x 33.66 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study 2 for There You Stand Like a Palm, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study 3 for There You Stand Like a Palm, n.d. Ink and graphiite on vellum, 18 x 14.5 in. (45.72 x 36.83 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Untitled: Study for There You Stand Like a Palm, 1998, Ink on vellum, 18 x 13.63 in. (45.72 x 34.61 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Pattern for Leaf Drawing for There You Stand Like a Palm, n.d. Graphite on vellum. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Pattern for Image #6 - There You Stand Like a Palm, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 22 x 19.75 in. (55.88 x 50.17 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Untitled: Boy With Arms Raised: Study for There You Stand Like a Palm, 1997-1998, Watercolor and graphite on Arches, 17.5 x 11.5 in. (44.45 x 29.21 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Untitled: Woman with Arms Lowered: Study for There You Stand Like a Palm, 1997-1998, Watercolor and graphite on Arches, 17.5 x 11.5 in. (44.45 x 29.21 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for O' for Your Scent, n.d. Graphite on paper, 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study 1 for Let Us Go Out Into the Open Fields, n.d. Ink on vellum, 13 x 12 in. (33.02 x 30.48 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study 2 for Let Us Go Out Into the Open Fields, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 22 x 18 in. (55.88 x 45.72 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Pattern for Image #5 - Let Us Go Out Into the Open Fields, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 19.25 x 16 in. (48.9 x 40.64 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for My Dove in the Clefts of the Rocks, 1997, Graphite on paper, 30 x 22.25 in. (76.2 x 56.52 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for My Dove in the Clefts of the Rock, n.d. Graphite on vellum, 13 x 10.75 in. (33.02 x 27.31 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for My Dove in the Clefts, n.d. Graphite on paper, 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for My Dove in the Cleft of the Rock, 1997, Graphite on paper, 30 x 22.25 in. (76.2 x 56.52 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for O, for Your Scent, 1997, Graphite on paper, 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for Fragments from the Song of Songs - #1: O, for Your Scent, 1997, Graphite on paper, 11.25 x 15 in. (28.58 x 38.1 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Studies (2) for I am Black/I am Radiant, 1998, Watercolor on Arches, 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm). © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for I am Black and I am Radiant 1997, Watercolor on Arches, 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for Yes, I am Black and Radiant, Image #3 n.d., Mixed media, 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Untitled, study for Yes, I am Black and I am Radiant n.d., Graphite on rag paper, 13.5 x 9.5 in. (34.29 x 24.13 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine 1997, Graphite on paper, 11 x 14 in. (27.94 x 35.56 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine you are My Love: So Fine 1 1997-1998, Graphite on paper, 11.25 x 16.25 in. (28.58 x 41.28 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine you are My Love: So Fine 2 1997-1998, Graphite on paper, 11.25 x 16.25 in. (28.58 x 41.28 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You Are My Love/My Perfect One n.d., Graphite on paper, 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You Are My Love (1) n.d., Graphite on paper, 9.5 x 13 in. (24.13 x 33.02 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You are My Love (2) n.d., Graphite on paper, 11 x 14 in. (27.94 x 35.56 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You are My Love (3) n.d., Graphite on paper, 11 x 14 in. (27.94 x 35.56 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You are My Love (4) n.d., Graphite on paper 13 x 9.5 in. (33.02 x 24.13 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You Are My Love (5) n.d., Graphite on paper, 17.5 x 11.5 in. (44.45 x 29.21 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for How Fine You Are My Love (6) n.d., Graphite on paper, 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Green to Red n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Gold to Purple n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Rust n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Green n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Blue to Rust n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Test for Voices from the Song of Songs, Green to Rust n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Tests for Voices from the Song of Songs n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Blend Tests for Voices from the Song of Songs n.d., Watercolor on paper, 22.25 x 30 in. (56.52 x 76.2 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Color Study - Image #2 Background Blend n.d., Ink on paper, 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Color Study for Background Blend n.d., Ink on paper, 23 x 20 in. (58.42 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Background Blend Color Study for Text, My Dove in the Clefts of the Rocks n.d., Ink on paper, 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Unfilled Faded Helio-Relief: Using Wood Grain Expressively n.d., Ink on paper, 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Wood Grain Test n.d., Heliorelief on paper, 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Unfilled Faded Helio-Relief n.d., Ink on paper, 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for Her Voice floral element n.d., Ink on vellum, 8.75 x 22.75 in. (22.23 x 57.79 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for "Her Voice" floral element - right side n.d., Ink on vellum, 6 x 11.13 in. (15.24 x 28.26 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for "Her Voice" floral element - left side n.d., Ink on vellum, 6.5 x 11.5 in. (16.51 x 29.21 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for "His Voice" - floral element - right side n.d., Ink on vellum, 5.75 x 11.13 in. (14.61 x 28.27 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for "His Voice" floral element - left side n.d., Ink on vellum, 5.5 x 12.25 in. (13.97 x 31.12 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Judy Chicago, Study for "Her Voice" floral element n.d., Graphite on vellum, 11.5 x 28.5 in. (29.21 x 72.39 cm) in/cm. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York