 In
many ways, June Wayne has broken more barriers to artistic
expression than any other contemporary American artist.
By establishing Tamarind Lithography Workshop in 1960,
she helped elevate the craft of lithography and simultaneously
was responsible for establishing the legitimacy of all
print media. Through her teaching, her writing, and her
art work, she has helped transform many of the practices
that previously existed in the art world. Lithography
was literally saved from extinction, thanks to the talented
and knowledgeable hands, eyes and mind of the gifted June
Wayne.
June Wayne is much more than a master lithographer,
she is one of the world's most honored and admired artists.
She is an award winning filmmaker (nominated for an
Academy Award in 1973, for her documentary, Four Stones
for Kanemitsu). She is an author of countless articles
and books. She is a film, television and radio writer,
producer and director. She is a teacher, lecturer, illustrator,
critic, administrator, manager, innovator, and an advocate
and activist for artists everywhere. She is quintessential.
Her concern with both her subject-matter and technical
means of communication has always been of an extremely
intense and searching nature, focused on the human condition
and emotions. Her themes are devoted to and demonstrated
by her personal concern for humanity. She is an intellectual
and intelligent artist.
She had her first painting exhibition when she was
18 years old, in Mexico City. Since that time, June
Wayne has carved out a place in the world of art that
is unique. She has the practical insight of the businessperson
and the esoteric essence of the passionate artist.
Women's International Center is profoundly honored
to have the privilege to present the Living Legacy Award
to a woman who continues to leave her memorable legacy
to artists and art lovers everywhere. |
