Mary Wykeham

Surrealist out of the Shadows

Silvano Levy

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Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
30 November 2023

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.

By: Silvano Levy
Imprint: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 228mm, Spine: 20mm
ISBN: 9781848225572
ISBN 10: 1848225571
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Silvano Levy is an academic with a research specialism in surrealism. His major work Decoding Magritte was published in 2015. Exploring the work of neglected figures within the surrealist movement, he has published studies on Conroy Maddox, Paul Nougé, Dalla Husband, Desmond Morris, Toni del Renzio and Sheila Legge.

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Mary Wykeham

Surrealist out of the Shadows

Silvano Levy

$130

Hardback

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