millie carpenter on sat 8 apr 00
I remember thinking when I saw the balaustrade in Denver that I had seen it
before. Now I am wondering if the balaustrade at the torpedo factory in
Alexandria is another example of Woodman's work, or if I am just having an
optical sensory overload delusion.
Millie in MD where the drifting flower petals are like pink and white snow.
Frank Ozereko wrote:
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> The ceramic railings in question in the Denver Airport were made by Betty
> Woodman. In the current April/May American Craft Magazine there is a cover
> story on her work. Betty, as you may know, was recently honored by NCECA
> for her lifetime's work. The balaustrade in Denver is very typical of the
> exuberance in her work. It is amazing how this exciting work fits right
> into this futuristic aitport - even though its references are Italian
> renaissance pots. It would be difficult to find any contemporary ceramic
> installation as exciting as this commission.
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