Comments on: Remembering Gerald Marks

By: Frances Felton Stapley

Frances Felton Stapley — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:19:17 +0000

Am GREATLY SURPRISED,TOFIND GERALD MARKS WORKS ! ILIVED IN QUEENS GARDENS ABOUT 1949-1950. AND MY MOTHER WASFRIENDS WITH GERALD,ANDSHE WASASKED BY GERALD IF SHE WOULD LET ME POSE FOR A PAINTING. ITHINK I DID 2/3 SITTINGSIN HIS SMALLSTUDIO. WELIVEDOPPOSITE. I THINK IT IS SHOWN ON THISPAGE. THEGIRL WITH HAIRIN BUNCHES. AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND IT. 76 YEARS LATER!!

By: Lorraine Whebell

Lorraine Whebell — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:54:23 +0000

Very interesting read about this artist today GA

By: Jill wilson

Jill wilson — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:04:41 +0000

Very strong paintings, particularly the ones with the scaffolding…

By: Peta Bridle

Peta Bridle — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:28:17 +0000

Hello Doreen. I wish you well with your forthcoming talk at the exhibition. I cannot imagine you throwing soap powder over someone! Best wishes Peta

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:13:20 +0000

Mentioned by the great Doreen, I’m flattered!

By: Doreen Fletcher

Doreen Fletcher — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:38:30 +0000

In reply to Paul, my French was/is very good, whereas Gerald was one of those British who when abroad, thought if they spoke loudly enough in English they would eventually be understood! Consequently, I was a very useful diplomatic go-between when dealing with builders. Before I arrived on the scene he was threatened with an axe and later, after I left, with a hammer. But that is another story!

In reply to Mark, he sure knew how to make the most of all three!

Marie, I hope you will be able to make it to see the work on 17 November.

By: paul loften

paul loften — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:06:00 +0000

Thank you both Doreen and the GA for this very personal insight into the life of Gerald Marks . Apart from the remarkable paintings.I personally found it very interesting to compare the political stance of Jewish ex-communist members and fellow travellers after the Stalin- Hitler non-aggression pact in 1939. Our family also faced the same dilemmas regarding the pact, bearing arms and taking lives but chose the other direction and waved goodbye to the CP
The Daz episode at the end of Doreen’s and Gerald’s marriage is very interesting and would definitely fit into a scene in a TV soap in more ways than one . However I am still a bit puzzled about the connection to his not speaking French

By: Mark Smith

Mark Smith — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:18:59 +0000

Women, art and politics, a man after my own heart. What a talent, beautiful paintings. Thanks as per.

By: Marie Lenclos

Marie Lenclos — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:17:24 +0000

Beautiful use of colour and tone. Great to discover this artist. Thank you