All artworks by George Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 1970. 96 x 134 in. Acrylic paint on canvas / George Woodman with one of his paintings, Boulder, Colorado, c. 1975. Woodman Family Foundation Archive.
George Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 1970. 96 x 134 in. Acrylic paint on canvas.
George Woodman now represented by DC Moore Gallery
We’re delighted to share this exciting news from DC Moore Gallery: DC Moore Gallery is pleased to announce representation of George Woodman (1932-2017), a painter and photographer whose career spanned over 60 years, in partnership with the Woodman Family Foundation.
L to R: All artworks by Betty Woodman. Images 1-3: “On the Way to Mexico,” 2012. 34 x 35 x 9 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and acrylic paint. Photo: Jeff Elstone / “Rococco Vase,” 1978. 9 1/2 x 6 x 9 in. Glazed earthenware.
Betty Woodman. “On the Way to Mexico,” 2012. 34 x 35 x 9 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and acrylic paint. Photo: Jeff Elstone.
Betty Woodman, "On the Way to Mexico," 2012 and "Rococco Vase," 1978: STAFF PICKS
Eliza Guzman, our intern through the Studio Institute’s Summer Arts Intern program: As the Cataloguing and Library Intern at the Woodman Family Foundation this summer, I have had the opportunity to peruse various publications showcasing the exceptional artworks by the Woodman family. Betty Woodman’s artistry, in particular, caught my attention. Her ceramic pieces have undergone a significant transformation throughout her career, illustrating her versatility across several artistic styles.
L to R: All artworks by Betty Woodman. “Three Little Girls from School,” 1990. 34 x 56 x 10 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and acrylic paint. Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. Photo: Phoebe d’Heurle / “Red Room with Lattice,” 2010. 86 x 86 x 13 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, acrylic paint, and canvas.
Betty Woodman. “Three Little Girls from School,” 1990. 34 x 56 x 10 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and acrylic paint. Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. Photo: Phoebe d’Heurle.
OPENING IN JULY: Betty Woodman in upcoming exhibitions
Betty Woodman in two upcoming exhibitions opening in July. "Distant Conversations: Ella Walker and Betty Woodman" at the Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire, and "20" at David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles.
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L to R: George Woodman. “Low Balustrade Screen (Garden Balustrade Screen),” 1981. 42 x 151 ½ in. Each panel 42 x 30 in. Acrylic paint on canvas. Photo: John Berens / Betty Woodman. "Balustrade Relief Vase 00-5,” 2000. 81 x 67 x 8 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint. Photo: Jeff Elstone / Installation view: "Betty Woodman and George Woodman" at Charleston 2023. © The Charleston Trust; photograph: James Bellorini / Betty Woodman. “Italian Window #11,” 1984. 54 x 33 x 9 in. Glazed earthenware / George Woodman. “Grey Portal,” 1978. 84 x 84 in. Acrylic paint on canvas / Betty Woodman. “Finestra con Persiane 2,” 2009. 97 1/4 x 84 x 15 3/4 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, paint, and canvas / George Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 1990s. 20 x 16 in. Gelatin silver print. Photo: Eliza Little / Betty Woodman. “The Door at the Beach,” 2008. 85 x 95 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. Earthenware, paint, terra sigilatta, and canvas / George Woodman. “Glimpse in my Studio Door,” 2012. 24 x 17 1/4 in. Oil paint on gelatin silver print.
George Woodman. “Low Balustrade Screen (Garden Balustrade Screen),” 1981. 42 x 151 ½ in. Each panel 42 x 30 in. Acrylic paint on canvas. Photo: John Berens.
Balustrades and architectural influence: "Betty Woodman and George Woodman," Charleston, East Sussex, UK, March 25-September 10, 2023
In the 1980s, George Woodman’s rigorous pattern paintings based in geometric abstraction began to incorporate more representational motifs, including figures, flowers and architectural details. This resulted in a complex layering of forms and colors into foreground and background.
L to R: Cover of "Francesca Woodman: The Artist's Books,” MACK, London, UK, 2023. © Woodman Family Foundation / DACS, London; MACK / Graphic Courtesy Rizzoli Bookstore.
Cover of "Francesca Woodman: The Artist's Books,” MACK, London, UK, 2023. © Woodman Family Foundation / DACS, London; MACK.
UPCOMING EVENT “Francesca Woodman: The Artist’s Books,” June 28 at 6:45-8:30pm, Rizzoli Bookstore, New York
Please join us for a conversation on Francesca Woodman with Collier Schorr, Justine Kurland, Moyra Davey and Drew Sawyer to celebrate the launch of "Francesca Woodman: The Artist’s Books.” The panelists will discuss the influence of Woodman’s work on their respective practices, and the ways in which an examination of these predominantly unseen artist’s books can shed a new light on her remarkable work.
Our Cataloguing & Library Research Intern Eliza Guzman.
Our Cataloguing & Library Research Intern Eliza Guzman.
Introducing our Cataloguing & Library Research Intern Eliza Guzman
We are pleased to introduce our Cataloguing & Library Research Intern Eliza Guzman. Eliza just graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Studio Art. She is working with us this summer as part of the Studio Institute Arts Intern program to build our research library of periodicals, books, and exhibition catalogues for all three of our artists.
Francesca Woodman. “These people live in that door,” Providence, Rhode Island, 1976-77. 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. Vintage gelatin silver print.
Francesca Woodman. “These people live in that door,” Providence, Rhode Island, 1976-77. 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. Vintage gelatin silver print.
Francesca Woodman featured in "The Art Newspaper," June 7, 2023
Big thanks to Jori Finkel for this lovely piece in the Art Newspaper! We’re thrilled to have her share more about the Foundation's plans and exciting things on the horizon for Francesca Woodman.
Francesca Woodman. "Space²," Providence, Rhode Island, 1976. 5 3/8 x 5 1/4 in. Gelatin silver print. Collection of RISD Museum, Providence, Rhode Island.
NOW OPEN Francesca Woodman in “The Performative Self-Portrait” at RISD Museum, Providence, Rhode Island, May 13-November 12, 2023
From capturing themselves in shadows and reflections to trying on alternative or speculative identities, "The Performative Self-Portrait” explores the body as material and medium and photography as vehicle to consider ways artists use self-portraiture to enact the self, question history, and articulate identity. Made between 1930 and the present, works in the exhibition range from new acquisitions to older works on view for the first time.
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L to R: Installation view: Betty Woodman and George Woodman at Charleston 2023. © The Charleston Trust; photograph: James Bellorini / Betty Woodman. "His and Hers Vases: Looking Back," 2006. 29 1⁄2 x 45 x 13 1⁄2 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint. Photo: Jeff Elstone / George Woodman. "Blue Arm and Chinese Maiden," 2012. 24 x 19 1⁄2 in. Oil paint on gelatin silver print. Photo: Eliza Little / Pair: Betty Woodman. “His/Her Vase, Gauguin’s Nude,” 2005. 29 x 58 x 11 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint / George Woodman. “Classical De Stijl,” 2007. 16 x 20 in. Oil paint on gelatin silver print. Photo: Eliza Little / George Woodman. “Untitled,” 1987. 20 x 16 in. Gelatin silver print. Photo: Eliza Little / Betty Woodman. “Venus #12,” 2016. 34 1/4 x 16 x 5 1/2 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, paint, and cement / George Woodman. “Euridice and Amor,” 1982. 63 x 51 in. Acrylic paint on canvas / Betty Woodman. “Green Nude,” 2007. 33 x 33 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint / George Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 1992. 41 1/4 x 33 1/2 in. Gelatin silver print.
Installation view: “Betty Woodman and George Woodman” at Charleston 2023. © The Charleston Trust; photograph: James Bellorini.
Art historical influence: "Betty Woodman and George Woodman," Charleston, East Sussex, UK, March 25-September 10, 2023
The exhibition at Charleston explores ways that Betty Woodman’s and George Woodman’s shared life and experiences over more than six decades found expression in the works that emerged from each artists’ studio. Art history significantly influenced them both, as can be seen in many of the works on view at Charleston as well as numerous other works in the Foundation’s collection, as shown here.
Betty Woodman, Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, c. 1990s. Woodman Family Foundation Archives.
Betty Woodman, Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, c. 1990s. Woodman Family Foundation Archive.
Happy birthday to Betty Woodman
Happy birthday to Betty Woodman, who was born on this day in 1930!
L to R: All artworks by Betty Woodman. Images 1-3: “Floating Beauty,” 1999. 27 x 56 x 10 1/4 in / Images 4-6: “After the Bath,” 2011. 35 x 37 1/2 x 8 in / Images 7-9: “Egyptian Diptych,” 1995. 28 x 52 x 8 in. All artworks glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint. All images Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. Photography: Phoebe d’Heurle.
Betty Woodman. “Floating Beauty,” 1999. 27 x 56 x 10 1/4 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, and paint.
OPENING Friday May 12: "Betty Woodman: Diptychs," David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles, May 12-June 16, 2023
“Betty Woodman: Diptychs” focuses on two-part ceramic sculptures made by the artist between 1990 and 2013. The exhibition charts the evolution of Woodman's ideas about positive and negative space and sculpture and painting through these carefully composed works.
Betty Woodman, George Woodman, and friend outside their home, Antella, Italy, c. 1990s. Woodman Family Foundation Archives.
Betty Woodman, George Woodman, and friend outside their home, Antella, Italy, c. 1990s. Woodman Family Foundation Archives.
"Betty Woodman and George Woodman" featured in "Recessed Space," May 5, 2023
Read Jelena Sofronijevic's feature on Betty Woodman and George Woodman. On view now through September 10, 2023 at Charleston, East Sussex, UK.