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Christmas skaters, c1970. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Christmas skaters, c1970. Creator: Shirley Markham
Christmas skaters, c1970. Design for a Christmas card. Models in a drawing class. 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 "Christmas skaters, c1970" captures the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. Created by Shirley Markham, a talented artist and illustrator, this design was originally intended for a Christmas card. The models in the photograph were part of a drawing class, adding an artistic touch to this festive scene. Shirley Markham's artistic journey began at Central School of Art in London where she studied Graphic Design and Illustration during the early 1950s. Under the guidance of renowned writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake, as well as other influential British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden; Markham developed her unique style. Although she had a promising career ahead of her as a graphic designer producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus, and programmes; societal expectations prevailed when she married in 1957. Middle-class women during that era were often expected to prioritize their roles as homemakers over pursuing professional aspirations. Sadly though not surprisingly given these circumstances - despite her undeniable talent - Markham lacked confidence to return to illustration after marriage. Her remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic for many years until now when it is finally being published for all to appreciate. This extraordinary glimpse into Shirley Markham's work reminds us of the countless untold stories behind forgotten artists whose potential was stifled by societal norms. Let us celebrate her artistry today and acknowledge the immense contributions made by women like her who dared to dream beyond traditional boundaries.
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