Marie Hudson

marie hudson

January 11, 1926 ~ November 10, 2019

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Marie Hudson, nee Robinson, was born January 11, 1926, in Asheville and died on November 10, 2019 at home. She was predeceased by her husband William Hudson, whom she married in 1954.

Her legend was and is enduring. A pioneer of the River Arts scene in Asheville, she came to painting late in life. She studied painting at Warren Wilson from 1979-1982 and at the Independent Study of Art Research Studios from 1984-1989. She reinvented herself in her fifties and nearly every decade thereafter. She was never boring!

People called her work Goddess Expressionism, and it was always fluid, female, and fabulous. She never caved to commercialism in her art and painted the way she lived her whole life—HER WAY.

Highly intelligent and well read, Marie could dish on virtually any subject. Politics, movies, books, pop stars, sex, and fashion. And, of course, Art. She loved gossip and, when warranted, could summon up language hardly befitting the Southern lady she appeared to be.

Marie was 93 when she died, but she never got old. She was one of a kind, and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Her paintings are in many collections locally and throughout the country, including the Asheville Art Museum, Hickory Museum of Art, and the Western Carolina University Museum. Her art will live on as her legacy.

A celebration of Marie’s life will be held on the French Broad River, where her studio was for more than 25 years. Date and time are yet to be determined.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I loved knowing Marie was upstairs. When I first thought about buying the warehouse studios she was having trouble with her tires and Porge told me that Marie came with the building and keeping Marie’s tires inflated would have to be part of the sale agreement. I couldnt agree more. Thank you Marie for decades of wonderful chats, harty laughs and YOU.L

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  2. I loved knowing that Maroe was upstairs. When I first contemplated buying the warehouse studios Marie was having trouble keeping her tires inflated. Porge let me know that keeping Marie’s tires plumped up was part of the sale agreement. Thank you Marie for decades of laughs, whispers and you. You are much missed. Hugs all around. Karen

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  3. I loved knowing that Marie was upstairs. When I first contemplated buying the warehouse studios Marie was having trouble keeping her tires inflated. Porge let me know that keeping Marie’s tires plumped up was part of the sale agreement. Thank you Marie for decades of laughs, whispers and you. You are much missed. Hugs all around. Karen

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  4. Miss Marie was one of, and still is, the most brilliant, vibrant, talented, and amazing souls ive ever known. She lit up any space she was in…she will most definitely live on through her art. Marie was always a highlight in my life. I’ll always remember working in her garden, staring at her art work, listening to her stories, watching her glow as she talked to Kadence…so much more. She lived a full life and will always be with us…I’m so sad that I did not get to give her my love and one last hug before she left this Earth for heaven. Love you so much Marie….until we meet again.

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  5. Marie was a huge inspiration to me. I met her in my early 20s. Her slides fell into my lap while I worked at the Arts Council and I had to give her a solo show. The beautiful goddess feminine she radiated was contagious. She used to give me hell for not wearing lipstick. I loved her stories about her crows and was delighted when she gave me one of her crow paintings. She, her life, reminds me everyday that have so much more to do. Long live Marie…in us all.

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  6. Blue paint under her nails. Bracelets. Gorgeous rings. Spectacular clothes. Wonderful stories. Brilliant discussions. Great compassion. Unfailing friendship. Fly free, dear friend.

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  7. i will miss my aunt she always was a caring soul and in her own rite very special indeed ,we will see you again one day and we will share together our love

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  8. May God rest her soul We all loved Marie, A free spirit, artist, strong,witty and my favorite aunt. We will miss you
    Steve and Anna Hudson son and daughter in law of Lawrence (bubba) and Pauline (polly) Hudson God Bless.

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  10. We met Marie when my husband John became her tenant and we both loved the time that we got to spend with her. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed by many.

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