Posted on Aug. 28: The Prints of Betty Goodwin at the McMaster Museum of Art

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/vests.jpg” caption=”Prints of Betty Goodwin”]The McMaster Museum of Art is presenting The Prints of Betty Goodwin, an exhibition of almost 100 works from the vast body of unique prints created by Betty Goodwin between 1969 and 1974.

Born in Montreal in 1929, Betty Goodwin is a contemporary Canadian icon whose powerful works have influenced a generation of Canadian artists. Goodwin began her career in the 1940s and rose to prominence in the late 1960s, when she began to run actual objects through the printing press. Her innovative series of vests, shirts and gloves made in this way are poignant evocations of the human presence and as well as being textural masterpieces. These representations established her reputation in the printmaking medium.

The Prints of Betty Goodwin, organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada, is curated by Rosemarie Tovell, Curator, Canadian Prints and Drawings, NGC. The National Gallery has the largest collection anywhere of Goodwin's art. Through this exhibition, visitors will have a chance to discover some works never before displayed.

Lunchtime Talk: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m.

Public Reception: Thursday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Talk by Curator, Rosemarie Tovell: Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

The McMaster Museum of Art is located on the campus of McMaster University at the corner of Sterling Street and University Avenue. Admission to the Museum and this special presentation is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $2. Students, seniors and members are free. Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11-6; Thursday evening 7-9; Sunday 12-5. Phone: (905)525-9140 ext. 23081. Fax: (905)527-4548.

E-mail: museum@mcmaster.ca.

Web site: www.mcmaster.ca/museum

Photo Credits: Betty Goodwin Shirt No. 4 / Chemise no. 4 1971, National Gallery of Canada )Betty Goodwin; Betty Goodwin Two Vests 1972, National Gallery of Canada )Betty Goodwin