Design Direction was Mary Henry's 1946 thesis for her graduate degree at the Institute of Design. The project, completed in collaboration with... Show moreDesign Direction was Mary Henry's 1946 thesis for her graduate degree at the Institute of Design. The project, completed in collaboration with Emerson Woelffer, was based on a class for beginning students taught by Woelffer at ID. The course consisted of 18 exercises exploring the basic elements of design, each of which is represented in Henry's Design Directions. Book 1 consists of the design exercises themselves, Book 2 contains the textual component of the project. Show less
Drawing of the north wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor... Show moreDrawing of the north wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery at the Bellevue Art Museum (now Bellevue Arts Museum) in 2001. Folder-level content description from Suzanne Rahn's inventory of the archive: "Folder containing announcement of overlapping exhibitions for the opening of the Bellevue Art Museum—her 'North Slope' paintings (never shown together before or since) filling an enormous space on the main floor and 'No Limits,' a 360-degree walk-in mural in the second floor gallery (now obliterated); designs for 'No Limits'; and a review in The Seattle Times." Show less
Untitled photograph by Mary Henry from her time as a student at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "Photo lesson (Moholy-Nagy's... Show moreUntitled photograph by Mary Henry from her time as a student at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "Photo lesson (Moholy-Nagy's photographic class at I.D., 1946. Study for showing shadows on 3 dimensional objects - lesson in lighting -" Show less
Photograph of a sculpture by Mary Henry taken during her time as a student at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "A lesson in... Show morePhotograph of a sculpture by Mary Henry taken during her time as a student at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "A lesson in welding in N. Lerner's class - I.D., 1946. Photographed in Moholy's class showing different lighting effects." Show less
Photograph taken by Mary Henry of a sculpture she made in Nathan Lerner's workshop during her time as a student at the Institute of Design.... Show morePhotograph taken by Mary Henry of a sculpture she made in Nathan Lerner's workshop during her time as a student at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "Mary Henry Photography under Moholy-Nagy. Institute of Design, Chicago. Wire sculpture made in Nathan Lerner's Workshop, I.D." Show less
Drawing of the south wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor... Show moreDrawing of the south wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery at the Bellevue Art Museum (now Bellevue Arts Museum) in 2001. Folder-level content description from Suzanne Rahn's inventory of the archive: "Folder containing announcement of overlapping exhibitions for the opening of the Bellevue Art Museum—her 'North Slope' paintings (never shown together before or since) filling an enormous space on the main floor and 'No Limits,' a 360-degree walk-in mural in the second floor gallery (now obliterated); designs for 'No Limits'; and a review in The Seattle Times." Show less
Drawing of the west wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery... Show moreDrawing of the west wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery at the Bellevue Art Museum (now Bellevue Arts Museum) in 2001. Folder-level content description from Suzanne Rahn's inventory of the archive: "Folder containing announcement of overlapping exhibitions for the opening of the Bellevue Art Museum—her 'North Slope' paintings (never shown together before or since) filling an enormous space on the main floor and 'No Limits,' a 360-degree walk-in mural in the second floor gallery (now obliterated); designs for 'No Limits'; and a review in The Seattle Times." Show less
Drawing of the east wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery... Show moreDrawing of the east wall section of No Limits, a 360-degree, walk-in mural designed by Mary Henry that was painted in the second floor gallery at the Bellevue Art Museum (now Bellevue Arts Museum) in 2001. Folder-level content description from Suzanne Rahn's inventory of the archive: "Folder containing announcement of overlapping exhibitions for the opening of the Bellevue Art Museum—her 'North Slope' paintings (never shown together before or since) filling an enormous space on the main floor and 'No Limits,' a 360-degree walk-in mural in the second floor gallery (now obliterated); designs for 'No Limits'; and a review in The Seattle Times." Show less
Photograph taken by Mary Henry in 1946 as part of a photography course taught by László Moholy-Nagy at the Institute of Design. Inscription on... Show morePhotograph taken by Mary Henry in 1946 as part of a photography course taught by László Moholy-Nagy at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "Beginning photo lessons in Moholy-Nagy's class, learning to focus the camera, develop & print the negative. Chicago, 1946, Institute of Design." Show less
Photograph taken by Mary Henry in 1946 as part of a photography course taught by László Moholy-Nagy at the Institute of Design. Inscription on... Show morePhotograph taken by Mary Henry in 1946 as part of a photography course taught by László Moholy-Nagy at the Institute of Design. Inscription on verso: "Photographed for Moholy-Nagy's class at the Institute of Design, 1946. A lesson in lighting the subject." Show less
Typescript artist statement written by Mary Dill Henry in January, 1988. A Statement describes Henry's means of conceiving her geometric... Show moreTypescript artist statement written by Mary Dill Henry in January, 1988. A Statement describes Henry's means of conceiving her geometric paintings and her thoughts on their size and impact. Show less
Design Direction was Mary Henry's 1946 thesis for her graduate degree at the Institute of Design. The project, completed in collaboration with... Show moreDesign Direction was Mary Henry's 1946 thesis for her graduate degree at the Institute of Design. The project, completed in collaboration with Emerson Woelffer, was based on a class for beginning students taught by Woelffer at ID. The course consisted of 18 exercises exploring the basic elements of design, each of which is represented in Henry's Design Directions. Book 1 consists of the design exercises themselves, Book 2 contains the textual component of the project. Show less
Untitled pencil drawing by Mary Henry, possibly a sketch or study made during the development of a larger piece. Inscription: "Somber dark, 3... Show moreUntitled pencil drawing by Mary Henry, possibly a sketch or study made during the development of a larger piece. Inscription: "Somber dark, 3 panels - black brown blue with white stripes." Show less
