Judy Woodborne began working on a series of oil paintings and prints that were inspired by the elements of earth, fire, air and water a number of years ago. Persephone’s Garden is an extension of this series, based on the element of water. To her, these paintings represent a visual mediation, a restful moment of contemplation and tranquility.

Judy Woodborne is an artist/printmaker who graduated with a Master’s Degree in 1993, awarded with distinction from the University of Cape Town. She has taken part in a number of International Print Biennales and has held several solo exhibitions, both in South Africa and abroad. Her works are represented in major public collections in South Africa, including the SA National Gallery, as well as collections at the Smithsonian Institute, USA, Musee d’Art Contemporain of Chamalieres, France and the Muzeum Narodowe W Warszawie, Poland. She has taken part in a number of printmaking exchange programs and residencies.