Conroy Maddox (1912–2005): The Surrealist Vision of Birmingham Birmingham’s surrealist movement owes much to Conroy Maddox (December 27, 1912 – January 14, 2005), a painter, collagist, writer and lecturer who dedicated his life to exploring the boundless possibilities of this artistic rebellion. Born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, Maddox’s fascination with Surrealism began in 1935, marking the pivotal moment that would define his entire o…