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Original and idealistic, Mary Wykeham (1909-1996), to date
neglected in the histories of surrealism, is brought centre stage
in this first study of her remarkable pursuit of art – a creative
impulse that witnessed her crossing Europe and finding success as a
painter before embarking on a long struggle to reconcile her
commitment to art with a religious calling. Detailing Mary
Wykeham’s biography, analysing her work, and sketching the
development of her political and religious thought, Silvano
Levy’s meticulous research reveals a surrealist oeuvre that is
both innovative and poignant. A period of interest in Taoist
spirituality resulted in mesmerising and unfathomable works. In a
sudden move that shocked the artist’s avant-garde circle, Mary
became a nun and was forced by her superiors to give up her art.
Wrestling with her creative instincts, she eventually defied the
prohibitions placed on her and resumed painting until her death.
Fixing a fascinating artist firmly within the story of modern art,
this ground-breaking publication brings to light the work of a
little-known figure who demands to be brought out of the shadows.
Dal. Picasso. Ernst. Magritte. Maddox. Breton. Artaud, Fondane,
Masson--all are to be found in this gallery of surrealist artists.
Focussing on surrealist visuality--defined as the visual expression
of internal perception or, in Andr Breton's words, internal
representation--the contributors to this handsomely illustrated
volume shed new light on one of the twentieth century's most
exciting cultural movements.
Dal. Picasso. Ernst. Magritte. Maddox. Breton. Artaud, Fondane,
Masson--all are to be found in this gallery of surrealist artists.
Focussing on surrealist visuality--defined as the visual expression
of internal perception or, in Andr Breton's words, internal
representation--the contributors to this handsomely illustrated
volume shed new light on one of the twentieth century's most
exciting cultural movements.
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