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Lynne Woods Turner (born 1951) is an American artist known for her abstract paintings. She creates art that explores ideas about math, nature, and how our bodies feel.

Who is Lynne Woods Turner?

Lynne Woods Turner was born in 1951. She is an American painter who makes abstract art. Abstract art means her paintings don't show real objects or people. Instead, they use shapes, colors, and lines to express feelings or ideas.

What Kind of Art Does She Make?

Lynne Woods Turner's paintings are often described as exploring "mathematical relationships." This means she might use patterns or structures inspired by numbers and geometry. She also looks at "natural phenomena," like how things in nature grow or change. Her art also connects to "visceral responses of the human body," which means how our bodies react and feel deep down.

Her work is a deep dive into these ideas, showing how they connect in unique and colorful ways on the canvas.

Where Can You See Her Art?

Lynne Woods Turner's art has been shown in many important places. You can find her paintings in galleries in big cities like Seattle, New York, and Philadelphia.

Her artwork is also part of major public art collections. This means her paintings are owned by museums and foundations for everyone to see. Some of these famous collections include:

  • The MOMA Collection (Museum of Modern Art)
  • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • The National Gallery of Art

Her Education

Lynne Woods Turner studied art at college. She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Later, she continued her studies and received a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

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