Betty Woodman's ICA London Exhibition Explores Ceramic Sculpture and Domestic Theater

Betty Woodman's inaugural solo exhibition in the UK, titled 'Theatre of the Domestic,' took place at !CA London from 3 February to 10 April 2016, featuring her ceramic creations from the last 15 years. Woodman, born in 1930 in Connecticut, USA, shifted her focus from tableware to sculpture during the 1980s. Her pieces, such as 'Kimono Ladies' (2015) and the impressive nine-meter-long 'Summer House' (2015), highlight the vase form. Dividing her time between New York and Antella, near Florence, she draws inspiration from artists like Fra Angelico and Gauguin. The exhibition also showcased 'Wallpapers' made from production off-cuts, contrasting with West Coast 'Abstract Expressionist Ceramics.' Additionally, her work was featured in the UK Liverpool Biennial until 16 October 2016, with an online review published on 23 August 2016.