On a recent trip to the Compton Verney country mansion and museum in Warwickshire, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a small exhibition of Enid Crystal Dorothy Marx’s work (1902-1998).
An artist, textile designer, illustrator and author, Marx was incredibly talented and successful throughout her career.
I am in the midst of a block printing project for Atelier Boyceau, and as such this discovery couldn’t have come at a better time. I have always loved geometric patterns and abstract images and am currently working on t-shirt designs to add to my collection. I have just purchased a linoleum printing set to try out and my mind is racing with possibilities. As always watch this space!
The pictures speak for themselves! Enjoy 🙂
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx print
Enid Marx, lino print 1950’s
Enid Marx block print
Enid Marx block print
From the hall at Compton Verney
Quilt from a military pachwork in the folk art section of the Compton Verney museum
Tiled flooring Compton Verney
Tiled flooring Compton Verney
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