Trailblazing Women Printmakers
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Author: Elena M. Sarni
The Folly Cove Designers (officially 1941–1969) was a grassroots collective of predominantly women block printers founded by Caldecott Award-winner and beloved children’s book author Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios. As the first comprehensive history of the Folly Cove Designers, this book documents and celebrates the group’s success and the artistry of its members. With over 250 black-and-white and colour photographs, the author explores their history, work, and group dynamics.This trailblazing Gloucester, MA–based group produced more than three hundred distinct designs, which they block printed on fabric.The designs conveyed personal and regional narratives through the use of shared design principles and the compelling language of pattern.The group was propelled to international fame through commercial contracts with major retailers (F. Schumacher, Lord & Taylor, etc.), articles in leading periodicals such as Life, and participation in seminal fine craft exhibitions. Their work continues to inspire contemporary printmakers around the globe, particularly women printmakers..
ISBN 9781797224282. Princeton Architectural Press. hb. 224 pages. 283 colour & b/w ills. 20 x 25 cm.
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The Folly Cove Designers (officially 1941–1969) was a grassroots collective of predominantly women block printers founded by Caldecott Award-winner and beloved children’s book author Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios. As the first comprehensive history of the Folly Cove Designers, this book documents and celebrates the group’s success and the artistry of its members. With over 250 black-and-white and colour photographs, the author explores their history, work, and group dynamics.This trailblazing Gloucester, MA–based group produced more than three hundred distinct designs, which they block printed on fabric.The designs conveyed personal and regional narratives through the use of shared design principles and the compelling language of pattern.The group was propelled to international fame through commercial contracts with major retailers (F. Schumacher, Lord & Taylor, etc.), articles in leading periodicals such as Life, and participation in seminal fine craft exhibitions. Their work continues to inspire contemporary printmakers around the globe, particularly women printmakers..
ISBN 9781797224282. Princeton Architectural Press. hb. 224 pages. 283 colour & b/w ills. 20 x 25 cm.
available