Sat 18 Dec, 2021
Kate Aspinall (MA 2009) will give a talk at Piano Nobile gallery (Matthew Travers, Director, BA 2010) on William Coldstream’s peculiar method of working – measuring precise relationships using a pencil held at arm’s length – and its relationship to his artistic production, and influence upon his students including Euan Uglow.
William Coldstream | Euan Uglow: Daisies and Nudes presents paintings and drawings by William Coldstream (1908-1987) and Euan Uglow (1932-2000), the first exhibition dedicated to a unique relationship at the heart of post-war figurative painting in Britain. Uglow studied under Coldstream initially at Camberwell and then at the Slade where Coldstream was Professor from 1949. Even amongst a young group of exceptional painters including Craigie Aitchison, Michael Andrews and Howard Hodgkin, Uglow was immediately recognised as a precocious talent. The relationship of teacher and student evolved from friendship into one of mutual influence and sustained inter-generational artistic dialogue. Both renowned for their painstakingly methodical painting processes, neither was prolific and thus their works remain rarities, infrequently seen.
The talk will begin at 4pm in the gallery with time for questions after.
For further information on the exhibition please visit the website.