Margot Perryman facts for kids
Margot Perryman, born in 1938, is a talented British artist who creates abstract art. She is also a dedicated educator. Her amazing artworks are so important that they are kept in famous places like the Tate Gallery and the UK Government's own art collection. Margot Perryman also taught art at well-known schools such as Goldsmith College and Ravensbourne College in London, and at Winchester College of Art.
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About Margot Perryman
Her Early Life and Education
Margot Perryman was born in 1938 in a city called Plymouth, which is in Devon, England. She started her art journey early. From 1953 to 1956, she studied at the Harrow School of Art. This school is now part of the University of Westminster. After that, she focused on painting. She went to the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1956 to 1959.
Becoming an Artist and Teacher
After finishing her studies, Margot Perryman began to show her art. In 1965, her work was part of the John Moore's Liverpool Exhibition. She also started teaching. She taught at the United States School in London. Then, from 1965 to 1966, she lived and worked in New York, USA. When she came back to England, she continued to teach art. She taught at Goldsmith College (now Goldsmiths University) and Ravensbourne College in London. She also taught at Winchester College of Art.
Her Amazing Artworks
Margot Perryman's first artworks often featured flat shapes with torn edges. She was also interested in mathematical drawings. In 1970, her paintings, made with acrylic paints, were shown in an exhibition. This group exhibition was held at the Richard Demarco Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of her paintings, called Arcade, was created in 1969. It was bought directly from that exhibition. Today, Arcade is a permanent part of the collection at the famous Tate Gallery.
Another one of Margot Perryman's artworks is called Untitled No.76. This painting is part of the UK Government's art collection. Other places that hold her art include the Leicestershire Education Committee and The Fitzwilliam Museum. Her works are also part of the Arts Council Collection at the Southbank Centre.
