Monday, November 13, 2023

The Folly Cove Collective - They drew what they knew

Louise Kenyon: Smith College (Photograph by Peter Morse)

This Massachusetts women-led creative group worked together from 1941-69, using pattern design to express their distinct views. Virginia Lee Burton devised a design course which she offered to her friends and neighbours in the Folly Cove neighbourhood. The group produced more than 300 distinct designs conveying personal narratives using design principles taught to them by Virginia.

Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios: Finnish Hop (Photograph by Gary Lowell)

Lee Natti: Old Sturbridge Country Store (Photograph by Gary Lowell)

2 comments:

  1. Nimble11:28 am

    I love the design of this period. These also remind me of book and advertising illustrations in the era.

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    1. The Nag7:21 pm

      These ones are personal and hold a unique appeal.

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