Have you ever felt ignored and unappreciated? Through my art I celebrate the silent women from history and tell their tales. May Morris (1862–1938) was an English artist, designer, and influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. She was the daughter of William Morris, a leading figure in the movement, and was actively involved in the artistic and social aspects of the time. May Morris was a skilled embroiderer and designer, specializing in textile arts. She played a crucial role in the development of the Morris & Co. decorative arts firm, founded by her father. May Morris also advocated for women's rights and was involved in various social and political causes during her lifetime. Jessie Marion King (1875–1949) was a Scottish artist and designer known for her significant contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement. She worked in various mediums, including illustration, ceramics, and jewelry. King's work often featured intricate and detailed designs influenced by Art Nouveau, and she played a notable role in the Glasgow Style, a distinctive design style developed in Glasgow, Scotland, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Margaret Macdonald (1864–1933) was a Scottish artist and a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as the Glasgow Style, a design movement in Scotland. She was married to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, another influential figure in the movement. Macdonald was known for her contributions to various art forms, including textiles, metalwork, and graphic design. Her work often featured symbolic and dreamlike elements, and she collaborated closely with her husband on various projects. Margaret Macdonald's innovative and distinctive style left a

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Fi Marks an extraordinary Derbyshire artist  Who speaks for the women whose stories were twisted over time to become unrecognisable? Fi Marks, an artist who lives and works in Belper, has made it her mission in life to be the visual voice for women, both real and fictional. “I noticed from a very young age that the women in the stories I loved were turned into shrews or made into villains, when in so many cases they were the victims in the stories. Oftentimes, having to be cunning to be heard in a world of men,” Fi says. “As I’ve gone through life, it’s become increasingly important to me to be heard. I still have a voice, but these women do not.” In researching her subjects, Fi looks for stories that catch her in the heart. From Ann Boleyn to Morgan Le Fay, Fi researches her subjects relentlessly. “With a background in theatre and drama, not to mention living in Belper, Derbyshire an area with a history of textile manufacturing and strong women, I love to research not only their stories but the fabrics of the times as well. My women are surrounded by my interpretation of the patterns and symbols they would have had in their lives.” Fi’s art stands alone as she has developed a unique style over the years, with every painting deceptively simple on the surface but incredibly complex on closer look. “My art sells around the world because it’s so different,” Fi says. “No one else tells the stories, has the symbols, and is so passionate about righting the wrongs in history and literature like I am. I know my clients see themselves in my art, and are empowered by it. At the end of the day, that’s what matters.” You can see Fi Marks’ art on her website at www.fimarks-art.co.uk where you can also read the stories she’s researched, and sign up for her weekly newsletter. You can also follow her on Social Media  https://www.facebook.com/fiona.marks.14