Margaret Morris Collection comes to Perth
A unique collection of artwork and archival material, not
previously open to the public, has come to the Fergusson Gallery in
Perth.
The collection celebrates the extraordinary talent of the artist
and modern dance pioneer, Margaret Morris (1891 –
1980).
Images supplied courtesy of the International Association of
Margaret Morris Movement.
It comprises thousands of diverse items from childhood drawings
to photographs, paintings, costumes and letters, all of which tell
both the story of Morris' professional career and her personal
life.
The collection has been gifted to Perth & Kinross Council by
the International Association of Margaret Morris Movement.
The exhibitions
Two exhibitions will be running at the Fergusson Gallery during
2010.
Until 12 Feb 2011- 'Dancing as an Art: 100 Years of Margaret
Morris Movement', which tells the story of Morris and the dance
training system she devised (Margaret Morris Movement);
Until 3 Oct 2010- 'Fergus and Meg', brings together the work of
Margaret Morris with that of her lifelong partner, artist JD
Fergusson.
For further information on centenary events click on the Margaret
Morris Movement - Centenary Events leaflet.
About Margaret Morris
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Margaret Morris (1891-1980) was an accomplished dancer,
choreographer, movement therapist, artist, costume designer and
writer. 100 years ago, she developed her own dance training system,
Margaret Morris Movement (MMM), and aged just 19, opened her own
school to train dancers in MMM. Her system of movements and
exercises continues to be used to this day with classes across the
world.
In 1913, she met and fell in love with the Scottish Colourist
painter and sculptor JD Fergusson, a relationship which was
creatively fruitful for them both and endured until his death in
1961.
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About JD Fergusson
JD Fergusson (1874-1961) is widely acclaimed as one of the
leading figures in the development of 20th century art in Scotland.
Since 1992, Perth & Kinross Council has cared for the
collection of his paintings, sculptures and associated memorabilia
at the Fergusson Gallery in Perth.
