Elizabeth Allen's Textile Art Rediscovered in Compton Verney Exhibition
Compton Verney is presenting an exhibition titled 'Troublemakers and Prophets: Elizabeth Allen and Other Visionary Artists,' featuring 12 textiles by Elizabeth Allen, some never previously exhibited. The show highlights Allen's unconventional career and her absurd, prophetic creations, alongside works by other artists exploring supernatural themes. The exhibition spans four rooms and includes various media such as sculpture and beadwork. This marks a significant rediscovery of Allen's work six decades after her first exhibition.
Key facts
- Elizabeth Allen's textiles are being rediscovered 60 years after her debut exhibition
- Compton Verney is displaying 12 of Allen's works, including previously unseen pieces
- The exhibition includes other visionary artists interested in supernatural and religious themes
- The show features diverse media like large-scale sculpture and detailed beadwork
- Allen's career spanned from a Kentish cabin to Hollywood before fading into obscurity
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Allen
Institutions
- Compton Verney
Locations
- Kent
- Hollywood