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Broom cupboard, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Broom cupboard, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Broom cupboard, c1951. Brooms, carpet sweeper, and dustpan and brush. 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 photo print, titled "Broom cupboard, c1951" offers a glimpse into the world of Shirley Markham, an incredibly talented artist whose work remained hidden for many years. The photograph showcases a humble broom cupboard adorned with various cleaning tools such as brooms, a carpet sweeper, and a dustpan and brush. Shirley Markham's artistic journey began at the prestigious Central School of Art in London during the early 1950s. Under the guidance of renowned writer and illustrator Mervyn Peake, she honed her skills in graphic design and illustration. Influenced by esteemed British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden, Markham developed her unique style of drawing. Her passion for art extended beyond the classroom walls as she ventured to Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome to sketch classical buildings. After graduating from Central School of Art, Markham embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer. Her illustrations graced book pages while her cartoons found their way into comics. She even lent her creative touch to menus and programs. However promising her professional path seemed, societal expectations prevailed when she married in 1957. Middle-class women were often expected to prioritize homemaking over careers outside the home during that era. Despite possessing undeniable talent as an illustrator, Markham lacked confidence in resuming her artistic pursuits after marriage. For decades thereafter, Markham's remarkable portfolio lay forgotten in the family attic until now – finally published here for all to appreciate anew. This extraordinary print serves not only as an homage to Shirley Markham but also sheds light on the challenges faced by countless women artists who struggled against societal norms but left behind invaluable contributions nonetheless.
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