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1941
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Artist Biography
Victor Pasmore: A Pioneer of British Abstraction
Early Life and Education
- Edwin John Victor Pasmore was born on December 3, 1908, in Chelsham, Surrey.
- He received his early education at Summer Fields School in Oxford and Harrow in West London.
- A turning point came with the death of his father in 1927, forcing him to take an administrative position at the London County Council.
- He pursued painting part-time at the Central School of Art and became associated with the Euston Road School.
Figurative Beginnings and Wartime Experiences
- Initially, Pasmore experimented with abstraction but later adopted a lyrical figurative style.
- His early works often depicted views of the River Thames from Hammersmith, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner and James McNeill Whistler.
- A strong moral stance: During World War II, Pasmore was a conscientious objector.
- After being refused recognition by his local tribunal, he was called up for military service in 1942. He refused orders and was court-martialed, receiving a 123-day prison sentence.
- He successfully appealed this decision and gained unconditional exemption from military service.
The Shift to Abstraction
- Pasmore’s breakthrough into abstract art occurred around 1947, profoundly influenced by Piet Mondrian and Paul Klee.
- He was inspired by their writings on nature and the creation of dynamic harmony in art, believing it foreshadowed a future societal harmony.
- Key Influences: He also drew inspiration from Ben Nicholson and other artists associated with Circle.
- His abstract work often involved collage and construction of reliefs, pioneering the use of new materials and sometimes reaching large architectural scales.
Major Achievements and Architectural Integration
- Revolutionary Impact: Herbert Read described Pasmore’s new style as “the most revolutionary event in post-war British art.”
- In 1950, he was commissioned to create an abstract mural for a bus depot in Kingston upon Thames.
- He contributed a mural to the Festival of Britain in 1951, showcasing several British constructivists.
- The Apollo Pavilion: In 1955, he became Consulting Director of Architectural Design for Peterlee Development Corporation. The centerpiece of this project was the abstract public art structure, the Apollo Pavilion, which sparked considerable controversy but remains a significant landmark.
International Recognition and Later Life
- Pasmore represented Britain at the 1961 Venice Biennale and participated in Documenta II in Kassel (1959).
- He served as a trustee of the Tate Gallery, donating numerous works to its collection.
- Educational Contributions: He was a leading figure in promoting abstract art and reforming fine art education.
- From 1954 to 1961, he led the art course at King’s College, Durham (Newcastle upon Tyne), developing an influential general art and design course inspired by the Bauhaus.
- He moved to Malta in 1966 and died in Gudja on January 23, 1998, at the age of 89.
Legacy and Historical Significance
- Victor Pasmore’s work marked a turning point in British art, establishing abstraction as a vital force.
- His integration of art and architecture challenged conventional boundaries and influenced subsequent generations of artists and designers.
- The Victor Pasmore Gallery, inaugurated in Malta in 2014, houses a permanent exhibition of his works created during his time there.
Victor Pasmore
1908 - 1998
Quick Facts
- Birth Date: 1908-12-03
- Birth Place: Chelsham, Surrey
- Death Date: 1998-01-23
- Influenced:
- Terry Frost
- Richard Hamilton
- Influenced By:
- Piet Mondrian
- Paul Klee
- Monet
- Cézanne
- Movement:
- Abstract art
- Constructivism
- Name: Victor Pasmore
- Nationality: British
- Notable Works:
- Suburban Gardens
- Apollo Pavilion
