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| Eric Ravilious, The Wilmington Giant, 1939 (V&A/DACS) |
Eric
Ravilious
Saturday
17 November, 10.30-17.00
Painter,
illustrator, muralist and designer, Eric Ravilious was one of the most talented
and versatile artists of his day. He is also one of the most distinctively
English of the artists of the inter-war generation. His wood engravings for
pottery, glass and book illustrations incorporate a strikingly personal and
charming naivete. And his watercolours of English rural subjects, that often
include everyday objects like watering cans and greenhouses, are characterised
by their delicacy and innocence. This study day reviews Ravilious’s
contribution to British art and design. Topics include book illustrations,
wood-engravings, his work as a water-colourist and a War Artist, and his
relationship with contemporaries like Edward Bawden. Speakers include Alan
Powers, Brian Webb, James Russell and Gill Saunders. The event is organised to
mark the 70th anniversary of Ravilious’s death and the publication
of a new facsimile of Ravilious’s classic book, High Street.
Tickets: £45, £35 concessions, £15 students
To Book: Call
0207 942 2211 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Programme
10.30 Introduction
and Welcome
10.40 Ravilious at
the Royal College of Art, Alan Powers
11.20 Tea/Coffee
11.40 Eric Ravilious:
Painter in Peace and War, James Russell
12.20 Ravilious as Engraver:
A Great Range of Textures, Jeremy Greenwood
13.00 Lunch
Break
14.00 Ravilious
and the Submarine Lithographs, Brian Webb
14.40 Ravilious and
High Street, Gill Saunders
15.20 Tea/Coffee
15.40 Ravilious and
Bawden, Peyton Skipwith
16.20 Discussion
2 comments:
Thanks for posting this, it certainly sounds like a fantastic day, i'm rather excited for the release of 'High Street' too, double indulgence!
Katie
Should be fun - hope to see you there!
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