Getting to Know Me
These photos were featured in the Ms. Magazine article "Getting to know Me" which launched Betty's career as a writer.
Betty as Feminist
This is one of my favorite pictures of Betty. She had cut out pieces of felt and created a vulva that she then sewed to the front of her shirt. She'd hit her stride.
The Kiss Part 2
Another photo of Betty and Romeil.
Betty and Romeil
This was the picture that was the inspiration for Betty's drawing "The Kiss".
Betty on Her Roof
Betty would sunbathe nude on the roof of her building. She is becoming the goddess.
Betty on Opening Night
This is Betty on opening night of the Love Picture Exhibition in 1968. There's still some fashionista there.
Mother and Daughter
This was taken during a trip back to her hometown to visit Bessie. Betty's 5 point Vidal Sassoon haircut is everything.
Her Studio in 1970
Her work is getting more sexual and more political. Behind her is the "All Lesbian Sex Orgy" which sold decades ago (wish we could find it).
Betty in Her Studio
The glam is gone and she's on the cusp of becoming an activist. The oil paintings behind her are spectacular.
Betty and Bessie
Here she's posing with her mother, Bessie at her Love Picture Exhibition (1968) I love her jewelry and the glimpse of her drawing behind them.