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Phillip Martin

Phillip Martin (1927 - 2014) was active/lived in United Kingdom, England.  Phillip Martin is known for Abstract painting, caligraphy, collage.

Phillip Martin 1927-2014

1927
Born 1st June in England from Irish family from Cork.
Attended Felsted Public school, for 10 years.
Served three years in the navy 1946-48

1948.
Entered the Franciscan brotherhood as a lay brother. Left the order because of differences in philosophy and devoted himself to painting. Wandering about and lived with the poor in London. Painted for a time in the cellar of a municipal lodging-house.

1949/50.
Two sojourns in the Abbey-art center ( London ) where he commenced painting. He was greatly encouraged on the way by Scottish artist Alan Davie also resident at the Abbey Artist colony.
“Influence of Kurt Schwitters, Max Ersnt, Hans Arp is evident in early collage “

1950.
Took up residence on a yacht, The Sheila, run aground in the Thames, which in its day had belonged to Princess Beatrice and had made its last voyage in the year 1901.

1951.
Represented by Gimpel fils, London. British   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 7435 characters.]  Artist bio

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