Grooms, Mimi Gross (Americn, born 1940. NOVEMBER DECEMBER 62. Drawing, Ink on Paper, 1963. Signed Mimi Gross" and dated 1963, lower right. The drawing depicts a gathering or party that apparently occurred in December 1962...at the top center of the drawing are the words "November December 62" with "November" lightly crossed out. In excellent condition. Mimi Gross, with her then husband Red Grooms, was the founder of the group Ruckus, which made large satirical consructions. Her father was the aculptor Chaim Gross. She has had a distinguished career as an artist known for painting and drawing, films, mail art, book design, costume and set design, indoor and out of door installations, diorama and sculpture. We have identified the man sitting, left of center with crossed legs as Red Grooms, and believe that the woman at right, drinking coffee, is the artist. Compositions with a large number of people, often brightly colored paintings, are a feature of Gross's work.
