Winifred Nicolson, although subsequently over-shadowed by the fame of her husband Ben, was the leading woman artist in inter-war Britain, her works now being held by major galleries. We were invited to compete in a limited competition (currently postponed) for a small gallery to house her works.
These sketches are preliminary thoughts about how to display the works of an artist who preferred to paint in her house rather than a studio, and whose work frequently depicts views from, and of, domestic interiors.
Key Facts
- Limited competition scheme for a small gallery (currently postponed)
- Designed to display works of inter-war artist Winifred Nicolson
- Focus on domestic interiors and views, reflecting the artist’s preferred painting context