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Moroccan magic

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I was very lucky to spend the week before Christmas (and my birthday) in Marrakesh. We stayed in a beautiful riad soaking up the sights and sounds of the city. I was expecting lots of amazing patterns and architecture and I was not disappointed. Lots of inspiration for 2015 Atelier Boyceau projects! Here is a selection of the images that have inspired me so far.

Oh, and happy new year!

Embroided curtains in our room at Les Jardins de La Medina
Jardins Marjorelle
Artwork by Yves Saint Laurent
Artwork by Yves Saint Laurent
Musée de Marrakesh
Ceiling light fitting
Paving in Marrakesh
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Discovering Enid Crystal Dorothy Marx

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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 🙂

Compton Verney

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