About Winifred Godfrey
Inspiration
Winnie Godfrey brings a decidedly 20th-century look to the long tradition of floral painting. Her work is often described as photorealistic, although her interests lie more in light, color, and composition. Working with common subjects but presented on a grand scale, Winnie’s art provides a fresh view of the intricate shapes, texture, and translucency of flowers. Best known for her floral paintings, Godfrey also has a national following for her work in figurative and other subjects.
Background
Born in Philadelphia and raised on Chicago’s south side, Godfrey received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin. Her artwork is included in many private, corporate, and museum collections and has been exhibited throughout North America.Among her more notable exhibitions are one-woman exhibits at the University of Pennsylvania Museum in Philadelphia, the Organization of American States in Washington, DC, and the Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard. Her work was presented with that of Georgia O’Keefe and Marc Chagall at an exhibit of 20th Century Flower Paintings at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
More recently, Winnie has been working on a series of figurative paintings of highland indigenous Mayans in Guatemala. Each canvas depicts a different village and costume. There are currently 14 life-size oils that are shown in sequence and called “Mayan Procession.” The exhibit includes actual textiles, photos, and other educational material, as well as an “Alfombra” (Carpet) made of colored sawdust. It has been exceptionally well received at various museums and educational institutions throughout the country.
See the attached resume to learn more about Winnie’s background, experience, exhibitions, and more.
More recently, Winnie has been working on a series of figurative paintings of highland indigenous Mayans in Guatemala. Each canvas depicts a different village and costume. There are currently 14 life-size oils that are shown in sequence and called “Mayan Procession.” The exhibit includes actual textiles, photos, and other educational material, as well as an “Alfombra” (Carpet) made of colored sawdust. It has been exceptionally well received at various museums and educational institutions throughout the country.
See the attached resume to learn more about Winnie’s background, experience, exhibitions, and more.
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