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Richard Deacon’s voluptuous abstract forms have placed him at the forefront of British sculpture since the 1980s and, hugely influential, his works are visible in major public commissions around the world.
Richard Deacon CBE RA (born 15 August 1949) is a British abstract sculptor, and a winner of the Turner Prize. [1] Early life and education. Deacon was born in Bangor, Wales and educated at Plymouth College. [citation needed] .
Aug 19, 2020 · Richard Deacon (b.1949) Southampton City Art Gallery. With his works in wood, in particular, technical proficiency led Deacon in fresh directions. Looping ribbon forms at the Riverside Studios exhibition, such as Mirror Mirror (1984) were made in laminated wood.
Since the 1980s Deacon's work has been at the forefront of international sculpture. Working in a variety of materials including wood, stainless steel, clay, vinyl, leather and iron, his work playfully references the human body and the curiosities of everyday life.
A leading figure of British sculpture since the 1980s, Deacon was the winner of the prestigious Turner Prize in 1987. Read More. Early Life. Deacon holds a BA from Saint Martin's School of Art (1972) and an MA from Royal College of Art (1977), London. Richard Deacon Artworks.
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Richard Deacon is a contemporary Welsh artist known for his writhing abstract drawings and sculptures. Working with a variety of materials, including steel, wood, ceramic, vinyl, and foam, Deacon’s Laocoon (1996), exemplifies his interest in the process of fabricating shapes.
Richard Deacon (Welsh, b.1949) is an abstract sculptor who was born in Bangor, Wales. He received his education at the Somerset College of Art in Taunton (1968), Central Saint Martin’s School of Art in London (1970–1973), and the Royal College of Art (1974–1977). He has a MA in environmental media. Deacon’s work consists of small-scale ...
Nov 20, 2019 · Richard Deacon presents his eleventh exhibition with Lisson Gallery, showing works incorporating steel, ceramics, clay, bent wood and ink on paper that evoke different senses – from memory and touch, to sight and movement.
Mar 14, 2002 · London, 14 March – 27 April 2002. Richard Deacon is acknowledged as one of the principal British sculptors who has exhibited internationally since the early 1980’s. The Lisson Gallery is proud to announce the forthcoming exhibition including new large scale ceramic works and selections from the suite of steamed ash sculptures made for ...