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of 1961 and 1963. His work has acquired a new com­ architecture in itself. He does not wish to design in
plexity and dignity. He is represented in the collections relation to other static forms. Space and air are the
of the Tate Gallery and the Arts Council. and this year elements he wishes his structures to inhabit. not set
he was included in the British Council's representation against the solid backcloths of buildings.
;:.t the Tokyo Biennale. where he won the Award of the The exhibition at the Hamilton Gallery will include
Ministry of Education. some 20 works and will illustrate an important new
The L.C.C. commission has opened up new possi­ development. In addition to the organic. plant-like.
bilities for him. Philosophically, in his desire for the petal forms. with their references to aeroplane com­
artist to be an integral part of society and to reflect, as ponents. motor-car design. winged Art Nouveau
well as initiate. its visual manifestations. he is anxious figures-a group of Duralminium constructions will be
for art to be a public ambiance. not an exotic addendum shown, based on 'two way curves· which add a nervous
to life. He is less interested in chic interior decoration intensity to the former balanced calm. This is an
and wishes to contribute to public recreation in a example of a new material inspiring form. providing
civilised environment. He prefers not to work with the artist with the possibility of developihg relationships
architects. A building. he feels. should be a piece of unobtainable in previous media. ■
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