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King’s art is a product of his neurodiversity, blending the unique gifts of autism and synesthesia. One way this combination of sensory experiences takes form is in the scattered numbers that fill his paintings. King’s work conjures playful havens, where his otherwise unspoken voice finds expression. It is a world of renewal, where the act of creating transcends words. Triangle Home Magazine 11-12/2023
King and Yuko
Through our art, King and I discover a tranquil refuge where our unspoken voices and souls find expression. It is a place of revival, where the act of creation transcends words, bringing us closer to our essence.
by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
and Yuko Nogami Taylor
August 6th to September 17th
Other than the reception,
this exhibit may be viewed in person by appointment only.
For appointments, please contact:
Nerys Levy: neryslevy@gmail.com
Tama Hochbaum: tamahochbaum19@gmail.com
For exhibit pricing information, please click here.
SAGE (Supporting Artistic Growth and Entrepreneurship) Studio & Gallery is a non profit studio and gallery space in east Austin that provides artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities the materials, space, and support to produce, exhibit, and sell their artwork. It is SAGE’s mission to nurture and amplify the voices of artists with disabilities, so that they may meaningfully engage with the social, economic, and creative life of the community.
Viewing Room - Outsider Art Fair / Sage-Studio
The camel is having a chilling day because it’s at the circus "22". - 36x36” -acrylic paint on canvas Inquire
Out 2023 | Group exhibition
C.O.A. launches its annual program with the third edition of Out, a critical exhibition about singularity and inclusion. The works of four artists, two of whom are neurodivergent, are brought together. This approach, from an aesthetic, but also societal point of view, is more important than ever in a world where neurodivergence is still perceived as a stigmatizing otherness. Beyond the artistic gesture, Out 2023 proposes a series of human encounters and a privileged opportunity to open up to the beauty of an atypical creation.
Thus, the plastic experience of the exhibition takes place through a main triggering element: colour. Behind the repetitive tracing of a number or the chromatic assembly of a textile work, colours and supports create a new freedom. Whether it’s Edon’s drawing practice, King’s animal paintings, Andrea’s sewn works or Danielle’s landscapes, it's all about sensory exploration.
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Artists
Edon Descollines (Canada)
King Nobuyoshi Godwin (USA)
Andrea Myers (USA)
Danielle Winger (USA)
Dates
February 2 to March 4, 2023
For synesthete King Nobuyoshi Godwin, colours, numbers and emotions are the key to his uplifting art, as his brother explains
My brother King’s journey as an artist did not begin with a brush or canvas. Now in his late twenties, he is a man of few spoken words, but expresses a deep sense of mindfulness through his artistic style. Sometimes he stares at trees and smiles as if he knows something that we don't. Sounds, such as the squealing of car brakes, and sights like the swaying of trees in the wind, can move him deeply. Paying rapt attention to things that the rest of us tend to tolerate, ignore or not notice occupies a great deal of his daily life.
Rawvision Magazine #111 Click to read the article.
The fish is having a great day because they are with great friends to swim with the goat.
King’s artwork has been selected to appear in the Durham Art Guild in conjunction with the Triangle Community Foundation. This exhibit will be open until September 12, 2022. King has several more pieces on display.
Photo": The Camel Painting and King with the Choice Award plaque at The Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina, Coined in the South 2022 exhibition
King’s Large Camel will be on display during the “Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) conference”!
As an integral part of the Kennedy Center’s Access/VSA International Network, the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) program advances the full inclusion of people with disabilities in arts and culture. With a focus on expanding the breadth and scope of accessible programming, LEAD provides an opportunity for professionals in the field to develop best practices and resources; engage in conversations with colleagues and experts from around the world; and learn practical methods for designing inclusive arts experiences and environments.
You can visit and view the Camel (Mint Museum Choice Award) from July 18 thru November 11, 2022. The conference is held in the Raleigh Convention Center, arranged by Raleigh Arts.
Juried Show: Coined in the South at Mint Museum
King's entry has been accepted and is currently for view, and on instagram
We’re very proud to announce that King has won the Choice Award!
Scheduled Awarded Speech
We will be hosting an in-person panel on June 1st from 6-9pm EST here at the Mint Museum Uptown where the prize winners will talk about their work and practice. (FYI, King will be attending in person. ) We hope to see you there!
“The Camel is Having a Good Day Because it’s with the Leaves and Water.”
Here is the note from the “outsiderartfair” Instagram post. We are excited if King can go there to walk around the show. Omicron variant has already moved the exhibit a month behind. King’s happy face is featured in Rawvision Magazine as well!
🙂 Take a moment for some ‘sweet love’ and learn about the fascinating practice of King Nobuyoshi Godwin (b. 1991) from Raleigh, North Carolina:
“Godwin began painting at the age of 22. His paintings often depict elements of the natural world—underwater creatures, birds, trees—juxtaposed with the synthetic vibrance of neon colors. Godwin has autism and a form of synesthesia, a condition in which the perception of one sensory experience triggers another. For Godwin and others like him, numerical synesthesia means that numbers are connected to feelings and experiential stories.
Godwin creates his work in three stages, �first laying down a bright base coat, and then painting the subject, usually an animal or plant. When he paints, Godwin uses a complex system of colors and numbers (purple and yellow are the happiest colors, while red is the least, for example) to express how he is feeling. Finally, Godwin uses Japanese paint markers to fill his canvas until every inch is covered with numbers and he has achieved a kaleidoscopic effect that is both beautiful and highly meaningful.”
Godwin will be presented by Austin’s very own SAGE Studio & Gallery at the 30th anniversary of the Outsider Art Fair New York. See more of Godwin’s work @sagestudioatx
King had the greatest family travel to Sage Studio. He stayed at a cozy AirBnB and visited the super cool studio Gallery and met with Katie and Lucy. They made all of our dream come true.
Here, how they introduced King:
King Nobuyoshi Godwin (b. 1991) lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina. When he paints, King—who has a form of synesthesia—uses a complex and meaningful system of colors and numbers to express his feelings, filling his canvas until every inch is covered with numbers. On his art, King says, "I have autism. I speak a little. I paint because it is my job and it feels good. I like to paint what I care about and what I love. I like to paint animals and leaves because they are my friends. They speak to me, they feel me, they are sweet. . . I paint sweet love. I believe that all of my loves to be together. That is a very good thing. I want to be a part of it too. I connect with them in my own way. I put colors and numbers to speak my mind. That is a wonderful thing." King’s recent solo show, The Artist Is Having A Good Day, sold out its first weekend.
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The rabbit is having a great day because the spring has come. 36x32” acryl paint on canvas
Art Ritual (April 9- May 26, 2021) is a group exhibition featuring contemporary artwork that explores the ritual of art making. Selected artists include King Nobuyoshi Godwin, Rebecca Kaufman, Kelly Sheppard Murray, Ethel Revita, Evelyn Reyes, and Joy Tirade. Using their own forms and mediums, the artworks on view create an event of seeing.
Raleigh artist King Nobuyoshi Godwin paints numbers as Monet paints dots. While at first glance, the marks simply look like lines, the marks really are numbers. In using repeated numbers he creates texture, pattern, and a larger design.
King’s biggest works are on display. This is your chance to view them in person. Enjoy!
The sea animals are having a good day because it’s with the bird "27" 72x60” acryl paint on canvas
King Nobuyoshi Godwin
Visual Artist
Here is the article to share. What an amazing recognition!
If you ask King his greatest ambition in life? “I want to do a good job in painting,” he says. And “I want to be a good person.” As a leader in the arts community, King’s success is a triumph against all odds. Living with a disability, King was determined not to get stuck in a career selected for him—choosing to pursue art eight years ago. Since then, he has garnered commercial and critical success. “Making art and making money from art is hard for anyone,” says ArtAccess NC director Betsy Ludwig. “If you factor in the additional systemic barriers King faced, you can see why his talent and determination make him a leader in the arts community.” When he’s not painting or giving back via Artist Gala or VAE, you can find him enjoying his favorite music and flicks—and just generally being nice to people. Two things the world needs a lot more of: Art and kindness.
Age: 29 Hometown: Raleigh Alma mater: UNC-G You in three words: Innovative, perseverance, unabashed Local concert: My Papa’s concert, Thomas Taylor Jazz Mentor: My mom, Yuko Taylor Vision for Raleigh: I want Raleigh to be nice to all people. Best advice: Put my feelings in my painting. Love most about Raleigh: I have friends here. People are nice to me.
It is just fantastic to know the support and love that King receives from our community. We are celebrating his small original painting collections are part of the NCMA Gift shop from March 2021. The collection is started to sell out fast, so please visit there as quickly as possible!! King’s small paintings are so appreciated for many because it is a wonderful personal gift to any occasions. King also has a few cards and Note Cards boxes for sale.
King Godwin with his painting, in progress at his Studio. Raleigh NC March, 2020
The highlight of the evening was the acquisition of a new work by King Nobuyoshi Godwin. Born and raised in Raleigh, Godwin was diagnosed with autism at a very young age, and grew up attending special education programs. Through the Beyond Academics program at UNC-Greensboro, he was able to explore the world of visual art. As his work developed, he began to incorporate his synesthesia – in which he associates colors with numbers and emotions – into his work, some of which are large scale (6 feet by 5 feet). The work chosen, entitled The cat is having a good day because it is with the seal and the raccoon and the leaf (55), uses the number 55 prominently in the work.
Selected work: “The cat is having a good day because it is with the seal and the raccoon and the leaf (55)”
As a major example of work by this Raleigh artist, this painting allows the Gregg to continue to diversify its collection—something that we are even more committed to in a time when the Black Lives Matter movement is helping the whole nation answer a need to rebalance our appreciation of all the cultures that have gone into making this a great country. King’s work is also a step toward recognizing the significance of art by people with disabilities. We think his work will be wonderful for teaching use in classes and exhibitions that deal with mathematics, perception, psychology, and a host of other possibilities, including sheer enjoyment.
King’s work can be seen on his website .https://www.kinggodwin.com. This essay by King’s brother Malik, a clockmaker and artist in his own right, provides a glimpse into King’s world, and how his paintings evolve.
Together - We are Having a Good Day Together features the mother and son duo, Yuko Taylor and King Godwin, whose bond infuences one another’s own personal expression within their bodies of work. Apart from being an artist, Yuko’s life work has been to support King, an adult with autism. King transfers his feelings and what is true to him onto canvas and three-dimensional objects using bright, vibrant colors along with numbers that hold a special signifcance. Yuko, a Japanese-American Nihonga and oil painter, has exhibited works globally and draws inspiration from modern Western art and Japanese historical imagery. While King expresses his day, Yuko relays timelessness through her depiction of nature. King teaches Yuko the true meaning of how art impacts human beings, and in return, Yuko motivates King to keep pursuing his art. While the Covid-19-quarantine world diminished the community that supported them, King helped Yuko realize the only thing of importance was how to live their day-to-day lives—through painting. Trough this revelation, they recognized there was no loss. Yuko writes: “We are thankful that we have art in our lives. We are together, and having a good day.”
We’re pleased to announce that King is now exhibiting his work at 5 Points Gallery. He is one of just 10 contemporary artists whose work is featured at this premier fine arts gallery in downtown Durham, North Carolina. He will be on hand at the gallery to celebrate the opening of his exhibition this Saturday, 8/29, from 5-8pm. (Masks required.)
Through his art, King expresses his endless love of life. He sees what is true to him, and speaks his feeling through his paintings – sharing images of a beautiful world painstakingly created out of individual numbers. Viewers of his art are invited into this world, welcomed by the vibrant colors and bold shapes. Close observation is rewarded with glimpses of the intricate patterns that are the basic building blocks of his painting and sculpture. By engaging with King’s work, we’re encouraged to look at our surroundings with new eyes, and bring his unique and refreshing perspective into our own lives.
As a person with autism, King is extremely sensitive to and in tune with the world around him. He speaks the language of shapes and colors and numbers, and expresses that in the titles of his work: “The Friends Are Doing Great Because They Are Together With The Goat, 7177;” “The Hat Is Feeling Silver Because It Is In A Good House, 9997.” The numbers dance on his canvas, and they’re his friends. When he paints, he smiles.
As a professional artist, King has been spending much of the pandemic in his home studio, the place where he feels most free. He is taking on commissions of all sizes, and is currently exploring very largest canvas painting. While many of his regular activities and normal routines have been upended, he is loving the challenges he’s facing and staying connected through video chats and social media. You can follow King, and see his latest work, on Facebook and Instagram.
He is especially pleased to be able to support himself through his art. His work can be viewed in the gallery Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm, or by appointment. Visit 5 Points Gallery and www.kinggodwin.com to find out how to see and purchase his work.
5 Points Gallery
Hours: Open Fridays and Saturdays 5-8pm and by appointment
Location: 109 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 984-439-8085
Cecy's is a multi-artist retail gallery in the heart of downtown Durham. 417 Foster Street
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The seeds of the gallery began while observing people as they contemplated entering a traditional gallery. Many people just did not look comfortable in what appeared to be unfamiliar territory. When the decision was made to open a gallery, we wanted to create an atmosphere where our visitors felt warm and welcomed. We chose to display art in an informal way, more like they way you live in your home. To that end, we used color on the walls, real furniture and lots of ambient lighting. After all, few people live in a home with stark walls, display podiums and spotlights.
