Artwork
Women at Work
Women at Work is a print by Margaret Calvert. It dates from 2017 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
'Women at Work' is a screenprint by Margaret Calvert, a renowned designer and typographer, created in collaboration with Jealous Print Studio.
Subject & Meaning
The print revises the familiar 'Men at Work' road sign, substituting a female figure for the original male silhouette, highlighting the role of women in the workforce.
Technique & Style
Calvert's design reflects her emphasis on clarity and simplicity, characteristics of her work on Britain's road sign system in the 1960s, which featured coordinated lettering, colors, and pictograms.
History & Provenance
The print is based on a 2010 artwork submitted to the Royal Academy Summer Show and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Calvert's work on road signs, in partnership with Jock Kinneir, was a significant information design project that improved the readability of signs for the general public.
Artist & collection
Artist
Graphic designer Margaret Calvert is best known for public signs and symbols. In our collection, her 2017 print *Women at Work* updates a mid-century tradition of clear, practical imagery. The design strips away…
