Merlyn Evans

(1910–1973)
Merlyn Evans became a Surrealist in the 1930s, though his work often reflected stronger influences from Cubism and Vorticism. In 1938, he moved to South Africa and, from 1942 to 1945, served as an engineer with the South African Army in North Africa and Italy. The experience shaped much of his later output — after the war he produced powerful anti-war paintings, gradually moving toward an increasingly abstract style. Alongside his paintings, Evans was an exceptional and innovative printmaker, producing works that remain admired for their elegance, technical skill, and emotive depth.