Abigail Ogilvy Gallery proudly presents "One Eye Closed," a solo exhibition by Coral Woodbury. Known for her ink portraits of women artists on pages from exclusionary art histories, Woodbury's new oil paintings remix 500 years of Western art history to highlight women's overlooked contributions.
The exhibit features works inspired by 17th-century Dutch florals and 19th-century women's sculpture classes, addressing themes of historical devaluation and exclusion. Woodbury's art juxtaposes historical and contemporary perspectives, creating dialogues between forgotten female figures and the canon that omitted them.
One standout piece, "The Locket," theorizes a connection between models in Manet’s works, while "Askew" reinterprets Manet's "The Railway" to reflect on distorted historical narratives. "Vanitas" updates the Baroque still-life tradition to comment on environmental urgency, symbolizing the transience of human dominance and the resilience of nature.
Woodbury’s work invites viewers to reconsider historical biases and recognize the enduring impact of marginalized artists. Her reinterpretations emphasize the importance of inclusivity and the rich, often untold stories of women in art.
Coral Woodbury, born in 1971, is an internationally recognized artist who reinterprets Western art from a feminist perspective. She has been a finalist for the Mother Art Prize and has exhibited globally, including in Boston, London, and Kathmandu. She is represented by Abigail Ogilvy Gallery (Boston) and HackelBury Fine Arts (London).
Visit "One Eye Closed" to experience Woodbury's thought-provoking and visually striking exploration of art history's overlooked narratives.
For more details, check out the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery's website.
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