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スライドショーVriesea sceptrum (bromeliad plant)
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Vriesea sceptrum (bromeliad plant)
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Margaret Ursula Mee: A Life Dedicated to Art and Conservation
Early Life and Education
- Margaret Ursula Brown (later Mee) was born on May 22, 1909, in Whitehill, United Kingdom.
- She attended Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, followed by The School of Art, Science and Commerce, Watford.
- Early political awareness developed during her time in Berlin in 1933 witnessing the rise of Nazism.
- During World War II, she worked as a draughtswoman at the de Havilland aircraft factory.
- Post-war, she studied art at St Martin's School of Art and Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, receiving a national diploma in painting and design in 1950.
Move to Brazil and Botanical Beginnings
- In 1952, Mee moved to São Paulo, Brazil, to teach art at the British School.
- She began her career as a botanical artist for São Paulo's Instituto de Botanica in 1958.
- From 1964 onwards, she extensively explored the Amazonas state, documenting its unique plant life.
- Her expeditions resulted in an impressive collection of over 400 folios of gouache illustrations, alongside numerous sketchbooks and diaries.
Artistic Style and Influences
- Mee’s artistic style is characterized by meticulous detail and vibrant color, particularly evident in her gouache paintings.
- Her work blends scientific accuracy with artistic expression, capturing the beauty and complexity of Amazonian flora.
- While not explicitly tied to a specific art movement, her detailed botanical illustrations align with traditions of scientific illustration and natural history painting.
- She was driven by a deep passion for documenting plants, some previously unknown to science.
Major Achievements and Publications
- Published Flowers of the Brazilian Forests in 1968, showcasing her early Amazonian work.
- Her illustrations gained international recognition through exhibitions in Washington D.C. and London.
- She actively campaigned against deforestation and large-scale mining in the Amazon region, raising awareness globally.
- Published In Search of Flowers of the Amazon Forests in 1988, shortly before her death.
Recognition and Legacy
- Awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1976 for services to Brazilian botany.
- Became a Fellow of the Linnean Society in 1986.
- Received honorary citizenship of Rio de Janeiro in 1975 and the Brazilian Order of Cruzeiro do Sul in 1979.
- The Margaret Mee Amazon Trust was founded posthumously to support research and conservation efforts, though it later closed.
- Recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with inclusion in its Global 500 Roll of Honour in 1990.
- Her illustrations are now largely held within the Kew Gardens collection.
Historical Significance
- Margaret Ursula Mee was a pioneering figure who combined artistic talent with environmental activism.
- She played a crucial role in bringing attention to the ecological importance of the Amazon rainforest and the threats it faced.
- Her detailed botanical illustrations serve as valuable scientific records and enduring works of art, inspiring generations of artists and conservationists.
margaret ursula mee
1909 - 1988 , United Kingdom
基本情報
- Birth Date: 1909-05-22
- Birth Place: Whitehill, United Kingdom
- Death Date: 1988-11-30
- Movement: Botanical Art, Environmental Art
- Name: Margaret Ursula Mee
- Nationality: British
- Notable Works: Flowers of the Brazilian Forests, Vriesea sceptrum illustrations, Vriesea guttata illustrations
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