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A Woman of Genius

By  Vicki Cooke 2016
This first solo exhibition is the culmination of many years work researching and making drawings inspired by historical female artists. It is being held in conjunction with Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery and will be showing artwork from their collection by women that is not normally seen, alongside the 3 series of drawings that make up 'A Woman of Genius' In addition I have made a series of works in response to the museum collection, taking as a starting point the craft items associated with women.
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