Marion Greenwood

1909–1970 (age 61)

Artist

Biography

Marion Greenwood’s powerful murals and drawings brought social themes to vivid life, portraying labor, indigenous peoples, and daily courage with sincerity and color.

Even after her passing, artists and admirers gather near the Woodstock Artists Cemetery to honor the compassion and bravery that shaped her art and her teaching.

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