Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian,1903-1985) “Bottles” textile, 1948. Roller-printed rayon manufactured by David Whitehead Ltd. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III.

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

Pattern Play: The Contemporary Designs of Jacqueline Groag
4/4/2015-9/8/2015
On view in Pattern Play: The Contemporary Designs of Jacqueline Groag will be more than 60 objects including Groag’s original drawings and collages alongside her lively, bold designs for furnishing textiles, dress fabrics, laminates and other decorative surfaces.

Posted 20 March 2015

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Following the prolonged trauma of World War II, a renewed public appetite for color and pattern flourished in Britain. Designers responded enthusiastically to the freedom of the post-war period, creating dynamic and stimulating patterns inspired by art, science and everyday life.

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Jacqueline Groag, (Czech-born, 1903-1985) Dress, 1940s. Printed cotton. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III. Photo by Ken Howie		Jacqueline Groag (British, born in Prague, 1903-1986) was one of the most versatile pattern designers of the post-war era. From the colorful and playful to the abstract and representational, Groag’s work contributed to Britain’s spirit of renewal and defined the popular “contemporary” style. An extremely inventive artist with a finely tuned sense of color, Groag utilized collage and drawing to develop her exceptional child-like visions.

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian, 1903-1985) “Good Morning!” textile, 1952. Printed cotton manufactured by Associated American Artists. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III

Jacqueline Groag, (Czech-born, 1903-1985) Dress,1945. Printed cotton. Target Gallery, London. Photo by Ken Howie

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian, 1903-1985) “Toy Parade” textile c. 1955. Printed cotton manufactured by Associated American Artists. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian,1903-1985) “Paper Dolls” textile, 1967. Screen printed cotton manufactured by Jonelle Ltd. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III


The exhibition is organized by Denver Art Museum. Additional support provided by: Arizona Costume Institute. About Phoenix Art Museum Since opening in 1959 Phoenix Art Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona and become the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. Top national and international exhibitions are shown alongside the museum’s collection of more than 17,000 objects of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography and fashion design. The museum hosts photography exhibitions through its landmark partnership with The University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography in Tucson. Visitors can also enjoy the PhxArtKids gallery, the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors, and a collection of works by renowned Arizona artist Philip C. Curtis. For additional information please visit phxart.org or call+1 602-257-1880.		Jacqueline Groag, (Czech-born, 1903-1985) Dress (left),1946. Printed nylon. Dress (right), 1946. Printed “anti-shirk” nylon crepe, 1946. Target Gallery, London Photo by Ken Howie

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian, 1903-1985) “Pebbles” textile, 1952. Roller-printed rayon manufactured by David Whitehead Ltd. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian,1903-1985) “Family Outing” textile, 1954. Printed cotton manufactured by Associated American Artists. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III.

Jacqueline Groag, (Czechoslovakian, 1903-1985) “Traffic Lights” textile, 1952. Roller-printed rayon manufactured by David Whitehead Ltd. Lent by Jill A. Wiltse and H. Kirk Brown III

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