Tag Archives: Women artists

A series of abstract shapes on the beach with dark blue water behind them and a bright yellow sun. Bird figurines perch throughout.

Women Artists at the Woodson

Posted on March 08, 2023
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, dip into a “by the numbers” story of the Woodson’s lasting support of women artists.
A painting of a vase of flowers with two birds sitting outside of the window.

Making Visual Connections

Posted on November 30, 2022
Whether in Wausau or Philadelphia, enjoy these image pairings as a "sneak peek" into the visual connections I saw between French artist Henri Matisse and Wisconsin artist Ruth Grotenrath!
A large bird and man in black standing with a third figure at their feet.

Leonora Carrington’s Celtic Garden

Posted on October 12, 2022
Artist Leonora Carrington’s enduring interest in myth created a unique approach to the frequently seen Surrealist subjects of things like dreams, visions, and the shamanistic presence of animals within them. Recently acquired by the Woodson Art Museum, Carrington’s The Saints of Hampstead Heath, 1997, showcases these tendencies.