As the work of Francesca Woodman graces the walls of the Victoria Miro, it is only fitting that this retrospect hangs in all its glory as a full on museum exhibition having previously toured various European institutions. As a photographer Woodman's extraordinary growth as a commercial and critical thinker and artist means that she has gained a reputation as a great American Photographer in the last quarter of a century.
It's often impossible to comprehend or at least acknowledge that Woodman passed away at 22 years of age and was a relatively unknown artist. What is sad is that she died not knowing at the time the acknowledgment and respect that would come for her work. What is amazing is the tenderness and intelligence of theme and image that she could capture at such a raw vulnerable age. Her representation of the body and her small, square format, typically in moody monochrome are instantly recognizable as Woodmans work. A beautiful retrospect of a wonderful picture maker and thinker, until January 2011
It's often impossible to comprehend or at least acknowledge that Woodman passed away at 22 years of age and was a relatively unknown artist. What is sad is that she died not knowing at the time the acknowledgment and respect that would come for her work. What is amazing is the tenderness and intelligence of theme and image that she could capture at such a raw vulnerable age. Her representation of the body and her small, square format, typically in moody monochrome are instantly recognizable as Woodmans work. A beautiful retrospect of a wonderful picture maker and thinker, until January 2011
