Aldwyth, Collage Artist Known for Intricate Assemblages, Dies at 90
Aldwyth, renowned for her detailed collages and assemblages, passed away at the age of 90 on April 10. She launched her artistic journey with paintings exhibited at the Red Piano Art Gallery located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Her initial creations featured a series of watermelons arranged horizontally, focusing on color and pattern, alongside egg paintings on square canvases. Following the devastation of Hurricane Hugo in 1989, she shifted to using found objects, capturing images of wreckage and gathering debris. Her assemblages drew comparisons to Joseph Cornell's boxes, yet were inspired by outsider artists. Aldwyth's work often explored historical themes and questioned art history and human classification, including her significant collage "Casablanca" from 2010.
Key facts
- Aldwyth died on April 10 at age 90.
- Her first artworks were paintings shown at the Red Piano Art Gallery on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- She created a series of watermelon paintings on a horizontal line.
- She created a series of egg paintings on square canvases.
- After Hurricane Hugo in 1989, she began photographing wreckage and collecting debris.
- Her assemblages were likened to Joseph Cornell's boxes.
- She was influenced by outsider artists.
- Her collage "Casablanca" is from 2010.
Entities
Artists
- Aldwyth
- Joseph Cornell
Institutions
- Red Piano Art Gallery
Locations
- Hilton Head Island
- South Carolina
- Charleston