WORK FOR ARTISTS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 1, 3 January 1939, Page 2

WORK FOR ARTISTS

DECORATION OF LINER. LONDON Nov. 10. The Yorkshire Post states that half a dozen leading British artists are already at work on designs for the interior decoration of the Queen Elizabeth. Mr. Grey Wornum, architect of the R.1.8.A. headquarters in Portland Place, has been appointed “Minister for the Co-ordination of Design. ■ He will be responsible for the whole of the decorative schemes throughout the vessel. His studies for the work have necessitated voyages in the Queen Mary. > Mr. Wornum does not seem to knoy about his new designation, for / says: “I am actually Decorative for the Public Rooms or the Cap. Class.” Mr. Wornum’s wife—formerly f Miriam Gerstle, of California—is Miss on the list of artists for the </ also Elizabeth, and among the others peen paring dcsigns are Mr. Maurice p re . bert and Mr. Bainbridge am . sculptor, whosaiatfK work Ed jfln tire ii building, off ,h, J ra sth v Now he is toUj#b'friBte l -ter£ U g. rand making desjshSj/tbt kJ glass. Work by Mr.-HeotorLUJ* will be seen about the whistler ming pool, and Mr. , s who worked with Mr. WC? R.1.8.A. building, for whf n * D “ nl .° h P ’ some notable panels in he carved . Mr.-Anthony Tripe (; wood| ’ s al-* gaining experience on staff, and is associated e on several new building^!™?"™J firm are architects. ref