 Among her other stylistic choices, Messum’s describes her work as ranging from “sensual drawings to oils which hint at the surreal absurdity of life’s experiences.”

1956 Commissions from Sir Alexander Korda of Claire Bloom and Mary Ure, the beginning of a series of portraits of his contract artists.1958 Solo exhibition at the Walker Galleries, London.1960 Solo exhibition at the André Weil Gallery, Paris.