Comments on: Death, Loss, Pain and Longing: Core themes abound in the profound work of Brenda Goodman

By: Eeric Holzman

Eeric Holzman — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:38:23 +0000

I too applaud Brenda’s show and the terrific reception it has received. Eric

By: Phil Britt

Phil Britt — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Well deserved recognition! Brenda’s work consistently takes me to a wonderful place I otherwise would never experience. No matter the idea or feeling that drives a particular piece, it is always absorbing and rewarding. Congratulations, and thank you, Brenda. I couldn’t be happier for you.

By: Heidi Pollard

Heidi Pollard — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:18:42 +0000

Brenda Goodman is in my pantheon of painter heroes: I have been following her work for years and relish her determination to keep pushing on into the painterly unknown. What a force! And with all of the paintings I have seen comes a great generosity of spirit, a fearlessness about giving voice to the facts of our beautiful and flawed humanness.
I concurr with everyone who wants to see a major retrospective exhibition: it’s time. Thank you Eric Gelber for your thoughtful essay about this great show.

By: Brian Rutenberg

Brian Rutenberg — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:32:11 +0000

She is a true painter through and through.

By: Lynn Margileth

Lynn Margileth — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:29:52 +0000

I feel very fortunate to have seen this show in person on the opening date. I was very moved both by the content of the paintings and by your brilliant ability, Brenda, to convey deep responses to your life’s experiences visually in paint. Seeing these images touched me so that I have been carrying them with me since. I feel the recognition of my own losses and the immensity of our human vulnerability to love and to lose our beloveds. What a great show and a great review!

By: willie marlowe

willie marlowe — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:50:54 +0000

I have admired Brenda’s paintings since I first saw them at the Arwin Gallery in Detroit. The paintings are deeper, richer and more compelling than ever. Hudson is fortunate to have the opportunity to see this work.

By: Michael Vollmar

Michael Vollmar — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:29:49 +0000

There are many labels that could be attributed to Brenda’s work…expressionism, surrealism, figurative, narrative, abstract…but seeing the show again reenforced the dynamic [and original] quality of the work. The repetion of forms (as noted by the reviewer) are stand-ins for Brenda but are easily generalized to our own lives.
Finally, it is “the painting” itself (composition, color, surface…) which suffuses every square inch that makes for compelling viewing. Congratulations Brenda.

By: Brenda Goodman

Brenda Goodman — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:31:59 +0000

i feel everyone’s sincerity in the comments about me, my work and this terrific review. thank you so much – all of you.

By: Leslie Neumann

Leslie Neumann — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:28:22 +0000

We all can remember the first time we saw Brenda Goodman’s paintings, that’s how powerful they are. Decades ago. My only regret is that I can’t see these paintings in person, but I sure do appreciate the reviewer’s insights and analysis. Ah, a critic who still loves deep, emotional, solidly crafted paintings.

By: vince carducci

vince carducci — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:04:42 +0000

A thoughtful review of a serious artist. Brenda Goodman has been in it for the long haul and truly gets at what is lasting in art, sustaining a relationship with loss.