1930 - 2014

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  • Also known as: Edward Maurice FitzGerald Denny
  • Died: 2014
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Born: 1930, Abinger, United Kingdom
  • Lifespan: 84 years
  • Copyright status: Under copyright

The Artistic Evolution of Robyn Denny

Edward Maurice FitzGerald Denny, known as Robyn Denny, was a British painter, graphic designer, printmaker, draftsperson, and serigrapher. Born in Abinger, United Kingdom, his academic journey included studies at St Martin's School of Art and the Royal College of Art. Following his graduation in 1957, he was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy. His early work at the Royal College included rudimentary images of heads, characterized by dripped and dribbled paint, alongside abstract collages and large gestural paintings.

His career saw significant shifts in style and color. In 1969, his work moved from rich, dark harmonies to high, bright contrasts. After moving to Los Angeles in 1981, his painting changed radically; his acrylic Moonshine drawings incorporated scratch marks, leading to large monochrome paintings where concentrated clusters of scratching rested on a thin horizontal datum line. His public art includes colored lines installed in the Embankment tube station in London in 1985.

Exhibitions and Legacy

Throughout his career, Denny participated in various exhibitions and held teaching positions at the Hammersmith School of Art, the Slade School of Art, and the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham. His notable exhibitions include:

Denny passed away in Cahors, France.

Spørgsmål og svar

Findes der en komplet liste over Robyn Dennys værker?

Se alle værker af Robyn Denny på denne hjemmeside på kunstnerens Alle kunstværker-side.

Findes der en tidslinje over Robyn Dennys værker?

Robyn Dennys værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

I hvilke kunstretninger arbejdede Robyn Denny?

De kunstretninger, som Robyn Denny arbejdede inden for, kan findes på kunstnerens Alle kunstretninger-side, hvor værkerne er grupperet efter kunstretning.

Hvor og hvornår er Robyn Denny født?

Robyn Denny blev født i Abinger i 1930.

Kort quiz

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
Where was Robyn Denny born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which art school did Denny attend after his national service in the Royal Navy?
Spørgsmål 3:
In which year did Denny move to Los Angeles?
Spørgsmål 4:
What type of public art did Denny install in the Embankment tube station in 1985?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which collection holds the work 'Treen I' by Robyn Denny?