Betty Woodman dies at age 87

For those of you in my Advanced Throwing Class at the U of M, if you do not know Betty Woodman and her work, look her up!  I did not see this today so I am terribly grateful to Sally Michener for letting me know.

Betty Woodman really pushed ceramics into importance.  She was a clay sculptor who combined many styles, most with a feminist slant.  She has worked for the past six decades and her influence and inspiration resonates through generations of artists.  She will be missed.

Author: maryannsteggles

I am a Professor at the School of Art, University of Manitoba where I teach art history and studio ceramics. My current research is on the history of Canadian wood firing, the marginalization of women within ceramics, and the impact of Vietnam era migrants on the history of Canadian ceramics. You can reach me at my e-mail address: maryann.steggles@umanitoba.ca View all posts by maryannsteggles