Erica White (artist) facts for kids
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Erica Mildred White
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| Born | 13 June 1904 Ealing, London
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| Died | 1991 (aged 86–87) Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex
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| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Sculpture |
Erica Mildred White (born 13 June 1904 – died 1991) was a talented British artist. She was especially known for creating beautiful sculptures and painting portraits of people.
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About Erica Mildred White
Erica Mildred White was born in Ealing, which is now part of London. Her father was a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer.
Her Education and Training
Erica went to St George's School in Harpenden. After that, she studied art at several famous schools in London.
First, she went to the Slade School of Fine Art. There, she showed her talent by winning a painting prize.
Next, Erica studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. She was so good at sculpture that she won a special scholarship for it.
Finally, she attended the Royal Academy Schools. This was a very important art school. Erica won silver and bronze medals there. She also received a special grant to help her with her art.
Her Artistic Work
After finishing her studies, Erica Mildred White became a busy artist. She created many different types of art.
She made sculptures of figures, heads, and busts. She used materials like stone, clay, and bronze. She also painted portraits of people. She used both oil paints and pastels for her paintings.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Erica's art was shown in many places. Between 1925 and 1959, she regularly displayed her work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. This was a very important place for artists to show their work.
Her sculptures and paintings were also shown at other galleries. These included the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts and the Royal West of England Academy. She also exhibited with the Society of Women Artists.
Erica was recognized for her skills. She became an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors. This was a big honor for a sculptor.
Where She Lived
For many years, Erica lived in Hampstead, a part of north London. Later, she had an art studio in Kingsdown, Kent. In her later years, she moved to Bexhill-on-Sea in Sussex, where she passed away in 1991.
