The Woodmans and the serenity of lakes
L to R: 1: Betty Woodman. “Lake View,” 2013, 60 x 46 x 11 1/2 in. Glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer, acrylic paint, wood, canvas | 2: George Woodman. “Love Nests at Lake Lemon,” 1962, 38 x 50 in. Oil on canvas | 3: Francesca Woodman. “Untitled,” 1979, 3 13/16 x 3 13/16 in. Gelatin silver print | 4: Betty Woodman. “Lago di Como,” 1995, 26 1/2 x 43 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. Glazed earthenware | 5: George Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 2000, 19 1/8 x 10 in. Gelatin silver print | 6: Betty Woodman. “Deco Lake Shore,” 2002, 24 x 50 in. Terra sigilatta, wax, acrylic paint, graphite on paper. Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. | 7: Francesca Woodman. “Untitled,” c. 1972-75, 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. Gelatin silver print | 8: George Woodman. “Swimming at Kippy Stroud’s,” 2002, 16 x 20. Gelatin silver print | 9: Francesca Woodman. "Untitled," c.1979-80, 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. Gelatin silver print © Woodman Family Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
This summer, take in the fluid beauty of water as seen through the eyes of Betty Woodman, George Woodman, and Francesca Woodman. Through Betty’s pastel palette echoing the shifting tones of Lake Como, George’s sylvan scenes steeped in lush landscapes, and Francesca’s intimate studies of water’s reflective and transformative qualities—the serenity of lakes comes alive and surfaces as a recurring motif through the Woodmans’ distinct yet interwoven practices, shaped by experiences of shared travels, dialogues, and a collective sensitivity to natural beauty.