Mary Wykeham defensive walls

defensive walls

Jackson’s dedication to capturing its constant shape shifting – stillness to thundering force

During a momentous 34-year reign

and one that is sustainable and socially and architecturally integrated into – and respectful of – its neighbourhood

Mary Wykeham defensive wallsOriginal 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 Wykehams biography, analysing her work, and sketching the development of her