If you haven’t guessed already, I love researching & learning new things. My latest research obsession is learning more about the British textile designer, Lucienne Day. I often discover things when I’m too busy to really sink my teeth into researching, only to discover them again later- when the timing is right. That’s the case with Lucienne Day. She died last year around this time – which received quite a bit of press. There was an article in Dwell Magazine called, “Britain’s Mid-Century Female Designers” that caught my attention last year. I remember reading it, getting excited, then putting my magazine on the towering stack of Dwell Mags in my studio. I never followed up on the research until this week when I repeatedly found her name pop on my search for vintage fabrics & made that connection. I’m such a huge fan of Ray and Charles Eames and Lucienne Day & her husband Robin are sort of like the British equivalent. While I do love Ray Eames’ textile designs, I think I’m drawn to Lucienne’s designs more….
I’ve always enjoyed reading about creative couples throughout art/design history. I find it interesting to see how they inspire, influence, & nurture each others creative journey. I suppose that’s why I married another artist. I also devour information about women artists & designers that paved the way for me to be doing what I’m doing today. I’m sure this won’t be the last you will hear about Lucienne Day from me- this is just an introduction, as my research has really just begun. I actually have the exhibit catalog from “Art by the Yard: Women Design Mid-Century Britain” on order- can’t wait to get it into my hands. Happy Fabric Friday! Hope you have a weekend full of cool discoveries….