A story of a beloved member of the art world and her contribution of impactful influence utilized to magnify unknown artists has become a festival favorite, and has even perked ears up with Oscar buzz. This story is of a compassionate artist by the name of Ginny Williams that found meaning beyond her own creations by uplifting those of others. This film project highlights her mission to curate one of the largest collections of art created by women that had received little to no recognition in an attempt to strengthen their voices, which she began later in life after the age of 60 while in the throes of a difficult divorce. The acclaimed collection consisted of 450 canvas paintings by artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Lee Krasner, Helen Frankenthaler, Yayoi Kusama, Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, Roni Horn, Ann Hamilton and more; This curation also included the largest collection of sculptures by Louise Bourgeois. Most of her stock was sold at auction after her passing, though her family had kept most of her photography assortment but it is said to have been “spread to the four winds” to be shared and enjoyed by new people on its next phase as Ginny would have happily wanted – a narrative stated by her daughter, Elle Williams, whom produced ‘The Art Whisperer‘.

Ginny Williams was a self-taught artist that eventually studied and immersed herself in various forms of art and art history throughout her years as a woman, a wife, a mother and ultimately, an artist that embraced friendship with all she encountered. These passions guided her to further pursue purpose within them, with photographs and canvas paintings being her mediums of choice – some of her works can be seen here on her website. This quote below speaks volumes about the potential Ginny finds in seemingly minimal environments that expresses the sentiment that art is found in even the smallest things or moments in life.

“My work is about the little moments of beauty that comprise our existence: the greening of the landscape in early spring, the glint of light on an object; growing things and made objects. I enjoy creating interesting interactions, and making up narratives. I love the way light animates objects and the life shadows give to a space…”

What also adds an element of tenderness to this film is the intimate closeness that existed between its creator and subject; Flemming Fynsk lived with Ginny during her last years until she passed in 2019 at age 92, adding merit beyond measure. Flemming became like a caretaker, even cooking and caring for her – this intimate connection became one similar to that between a mother and child. They had discussed collaborating on a film project about female artists in their 80’s, but the idea evolved into this documentary despite it not being the original plan. Regardless, this project glitters in praise having won the following awards and nominations: Jury Award from Santa Fe Film Festival, Best Documentary from Vince International Film Festival and Best Director in a Feature Film from L’HIFF Barcelona International Film.