Quick Facts
Biography
Percy Bartley Powell (Bartley Powell) was a graphic designer for Great Britain from the 1940s to 1977, a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry. During his career he created graphics and illustrations for books, Postal Stamps, advertising and annual reports.
Career
Powell's career started during his service in the Royal Air Force. He held various teaching posts from 1944 to 1977, as a regular part-time Lecturer. While stationed in New Delhi, India he taught evening classes at Sarada Ukil School of Artfrom 1944 to 1946. When he returned back to England he started a position as a Trade Mark Designer for Kaumagraph Co located in Manchester.1949 to 1954 He was the Typographer at The Cloister Press, Ltd., Manchester. 1954 to 1956 he was Senior Designer at Newman Neame, Ltd. London.
Early life
Bartley Powell was born June 13, 1920, 30 Green End Road, Burnage, Manchester, England. He attended the Peacock School 1925 to 1934 and private education 1934 - 1936. Married Iris Joan Cavanaugh on 30 October 1954, in Manchester, moved to Kew, Surrey soon after they had one son Glyn Bartley Powell in 1956.
Education
Powell attended the Manchester School of Art 1936 to 1940, Croydon College 1941 to 1942, and Manchester College of Arts and Technology 1946 to 1948.
Books illustrated by Powell
- Dr. J. Bronowski, Atomic Fusion, Illustrated by Bartley Powell, Published by Newman Neame Take Home Books Ltd.
- Henry Smith F.H.C.I., F.I.B.B., F.A.H.I. Caterers Guide to Turkey. Illustration of Turkey on back cover. Published by The British Turkey Federation Limited, Designed by W.S. Cowell Limited Butter Market Ipswich.
- L. E. Snellgrove, Illustrations of airplanes From Kitty Hawk to Outer Space, The story of the aeroplane. London: Made and printed by William Clowes and Son,1960.
Awards
- 1 August 1949, Awarded the National Diploma in Design from the Ministry of Education.
- 1966, Awarded 'The Society of Industrial Artists'. This entitled him to use (Fellow Society of Industrial Artists) F.S.I.A.
- March 1974, received the certificate of excellence from Deco Press for the most impressive contemporary trademarks of the world.
Exhibitions
| Year | Exhibition | Place | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Staff Association Exhibition | Regional College of Art, Manchester | Spanish Child (Charcoal) |
| 1949 | Spring Exhibition Manchester Academy of Fine Arts | City Art Gallery Manchester | Portrait of a Destitute |
| 1950 | Manchester Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition | City Art Gallery Manchester | Ruins |
| 1951 | Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings by Artist from Stockport and District | War Memorial Buildings Stockport | Maria Jesus Clements--Avila |
Military career
H. M. Forces Royal Air Force 1940-1946
Death and Legacy
Died August 2, 1977.