JUDITH GODWIN. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, Godwin was encouraged in her aspirations to paint by her parents. In 1948 Godwin enrolled in Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. There, as president of the athletic association, she proposed that the school establish a dance program. At the time Martha Graham was on tour, Godwin made arrangements for the company to perform at the college. Graham and Godwin felt an immediate affinity—both later recalled that on their initial meeting, they had a long conversation, while sitting on wicker chairs, in which Graham urged Godwin to study dance in New York. Godwin knew that dance was not her calling, but Graham’s recommendation inspired her to come to New York and study painting. When she first arrived, she stayed at the Barbizon Hotel, down the street from Graham. They would become good friends, and Godwin often would attend Graham’s performances and watch from the wings. [Judith Godwin “Nucleus” 1950 oil on canvas 39 x 30 inches] #judithgodwin #godwin #womenofabstractexpressionism #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #virginiaartist #womenartists #womenabstractartists #nycart #chelseagalleries #nycart #berrycampbell https://www.instagram.com/p/B7u5V5cFsFJ/?igshid=7dqauq2ezspc