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Martin Froy b. 1926 (BAA 1954-65) Born in London. Studied History at Magdalene College, Cambridge. 1944-47 RAF. 1949-51 Slade School of Art. 1951-54 Gregory Fellow in Painting, University of Leeds (exhibited in Gregory Memorial exhibitions). 1952 first one- man exhibition Hanover Gallery. 1953-58 Artist Consultant to City Architect Coventry; designed mural decorations Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. 1953-55 taught engraving Slade School of Art. Taught drawing and painting full-time at BAA from 1954, became Head of Painting (Principal Tutor). 1955 exhibited Willis Galleries, Bath with BAA colleagues. 1958/59 painted two murals, Morley College. 1961 one-man exhibition Leicester Galleries. 1963 Leverhulme Research Award; 1965 Arts Council Sabbatical Award. 1966-72 Head of Painting Chelsea School of Art. 1968 one-man exhibition University of Sussex. 1969-71 Member, Council for Diploma for Art and Design. 1970 one-man exhibitions Arnolfini, Bristol and Park Square Gallery, Leeds. 1972 (to present) Professor of Fine Art, University of Reading. 1972-79 Trustee National Gallery; 197 5-79 Trustee of the Tate Gallery. 1979 one-man exhibition University of Reading. 47 Red Nude and Landscape 1960 resin, oil and wax on canvas 48 x 48 inches Exh: New Year Exhibition; Six New Paintings by Martin Froy Leicester Galleries, January 1961 (123); The Gregory Fellows, University of Leeds (Arts Council touring exhibition) 1964 (13); Martin Froy Paintings and Drawings 1950-70, Arnolfini Gallery, Bristol, June-July 1970 (8) 48 Red and Blue Still Life 1961 |
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