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Boarding house landlady, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Boarding house landlady, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Boarding house landlady, 1952. 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 captures the essence of a boarding house landlady in 1952, showcasing the remarkable talent of Shirley Markham. As a student at Central School of Art in London, Markham honed her skills in Graphic Design and Illustration under the guidance of renowned artist Mervyn Peake. Influenced by esteemed British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden, she developed a unique style that beautifully captured human emotions. Markham's artistic journey took her to the picturesque Dolomite Mountains in Italy and Rome, where she sketched classical buildings with great precision. After graduating from Central School of Art, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer, creating book illustrations, comics cartoons, menus, and programs. However promising her path seemed to be professionally speaking; societal expectations for middle-class women during that era dictated that they prioritize their roles as homemakers and mothers. Regrettably succumbing to these pressures after marrying in 1957 led Markham to abandon her flourishing career prematurely. Despite possessing undeniable talent as an illustrator, self-doubt prevented her from returning to this passion later on. For many years following her departure from the art world scene; Markham's portfolio lay dormant within the confines of her family's attic. Now finally unveiled for all to appreciate; this collection showcases Shirley Markham's exceptional work for the first time since its creation back then. Let us celebrate this rediscovery while acknowledging both society's limitations imposed upon talented women like Markham and their enduring creative spirit that transcends time itself.
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