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Winter study, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Winter study, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Winter study, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952. The writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was one of her tutors, and her style of drawing was also influenced by other British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake and Edward Bawden. Markham spent time in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and also visited Rome, sketching classical buildings. After graduating from Central, she worked as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus and programmes. She gave up her promising career however when she got married in 1957. Middle-class women at that time were expected to devote their energies to bringing up children and running the home, and despite her obvious talent, she lacked the confidence to return to illustration. Her portfolio remained in the family attic for many years, but now her work is published here for the first time
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This print titled "Winter study, c1950" by Shirley Markham takes us on a nostalgic journey through time. Markham, a talented artist and illustrator, was greatly influenced by renowned British illustrators such as Mervyn Peake, Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. During her studies at the Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952 under the tutelage of Mervyn Peake himself, Markham honed her skills in graphic design and illustration. Her unique style emerged from this rich artistic environment. The photograph captures a serene winter scene that transports us to another era. Perhaps inspired by her travels to the Dolomite Mountains in Italy or her sketches of classical buildings in Rome, Markham's attention to detail is evident. The composition evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's wintry beauty. Sadly, despite her promising career as a graphic designer and illustrator producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus, and programmes; societal expectations prevailed during that time period. As a middle-class woman in the 1950s who got married in 1957; she felt compelled to abandon her professional aspirations. For years after leaving the industry behind, Markham's remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic until now. This publication marks an important milestone as it showcases her incredible talent for the first time since its creation. Through this print and its accompanying story emerges not only an appreciation for Shirley Markham's artistry but also serves as a reminder of how societal norms can stifle individual potential.
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