All Things Considered

Robert Tavener
Posted by Simon Lewin

We're delighted to be showing the work of Robert Tavener at our gallery.

Angie came across his work for the first time reading an obituary  in a newspaper shortly after his death in 2004. We not entirely sure how we've managed to miss his work before.

Born in London, after war service he attended Hornsey College of Art (1946-1950). He was head of Printmaking at Eastbourne College of Art and Design from 1953, later becoming vice principal until he retired in 1980. He also taught at St. Martins School of Art.

Tavener was well known for his illustration work and commissions for organisations such as Shell, the BBC, and London Transport, and he was a senior fellow of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. His work is held in over 25 public collections including the V&A and the Government Art Collection.

Until November 17th you can see a range of prints at St. Jude's but if you're unable to visit us in Norfolk you can view a selection of his work online.

Posted by Simon Lewin on October 22nd, 2007