Marion Adnams. 1898-1995
Marion was a groundbreaking surrealist artist at a time when that field was dominated by male artists. Many of her paintings depict or are inspired by her hometown of Derby.
A team at Horizons Sixth Form in Derby created some imagery, paintings and an animation inspired by the work of Marion Adnams
Quiz
Marion was one of only a very few female British surrealist painters in the 1930s. Before becoming head of the art department at Derby College in 1946, she was a teacher of:
[A] History
[B] Languages
[C] Natural sciences
Marion has her own wall at Derby Museum, showcasing a range of her paintings and artwork. Why not have a look for yourself.
A diorama impression of Marion at work in her studio
Please take the opportunity to see Marion’s work at Derby Museum but, if you can’t, you can find her work online
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