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Ruskin Spear
Ruskin Spear: A Life Sculpted in Sound and Vision Roger Ruskin Spear (1943-1990) wasn’t merely an artist; he was a conjurer of experiences, a delightfully eccentric inventor of sound and form. Born into a family steeped in artistic rebellion – his father, Ruskin Spear CBE RA, was a celebrated portrait painter known for his satirical observations of London life – Roger inherited a legacy of playful subversion and a deep fascination with
the mechanics of both art and reality. His career, spanning decades and encompassing music, sculpture, performance, and design, defies easy categorization, revealing a restless spirit constantly pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Spear’s early life was shaped by a physical challenge: contracted polio at the age of two, he navigated the world with a wheelchair. This experience profoundly influenced his artistic vision, imb…