Paule Vézelay's claim to be the first English abstract artist challenges contemporary narratives, with evidence suggesting she preceded other notable artists in the shift to abstraction.
Curator Simon Grant emphasizes the long-overdue recognition for Vézelay, describing her as underestimated and showcasing her diverse contributions to art through an exhibition of over 60 works.
Despite her talents in multiple mediums, Vézelay, like Sonia Delaunay, has been overlooked, appearing lost to history due to her experimental approach that, paradoxically, was her strength.
Originally named Marjorie Watson-Williams, Vézelay rejected societal expectations, changing her name and moving from England to Paris for inspiration, demonstrating her defiance against misogyny and conformity.
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