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Terry Willson (1948-2023)
Terry Willson was a well-known British printmaker, painter, teacher, and master printer. Willson’s art education was extensive: he studied at Huddersfield School of Art from 1966-67, Bradford College of Art from 1969-70, Stourbridge College of Art from 1970-73, and finally, the Slade School in London until 1975. Upon leaving the school, he was awarded a Prix de Rome Scholarship in etching and engraving from 1975-76.
Soon after graduating, he established Palm Tree Editions in Camden in 1978, where he printed the graphic works of such major artists as Lucian Freud, R B Kitaj, et al. In addition to his own prints, his artistic style soon developed into a distinctive body of work. He has exhibited at home and internationally, and his work is also represented in numerous public collections, including the Tate Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, and the British Council Collection.
As an artist, he distinguished himself by choosing complex, emotional subject matter. His uncompromising content and technical printmaking expertise brought him national and international recognition for several years. What became of Mr. Willson in his later years remains a mystery. He disappeared, without a trace, leaving his studio completely intact. He was not seen or heard from again within the artistic community. His artwork is in numerous public collections, including the Tate Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Willson died in 2023.
Edition: 14/20
Image Dimensions: 610mm W x 840mm H
Framing: Unframed
