Mid-Century William Pye Abstract Collage in Shades of Blue and Orange, 1967

Name: Mid-Century William Pye Abstract Collage in Shades of Blue and Orange, 1967
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Mid-Century Modernist William Pye abstract collage in shades of blue and orange, 1967, hand signed by the artist and dated ... moreMid-Century Modernist William Pye abstract collage in shades of blue and orange, 1967, hand signed by the artist and dated 1967. Attractively framed by a gallery style 24-karat partially giltwood frame. Measures: 22.75" H X 31" W. This striking abstract collage depicting a blue Silhouette dancing against an orange flame. William Pye (born 1938, London) is a British sculptor known particularly for his water sculptures. Pye is the son of Sir David Randall Pye FRS, a mechanical engineer and academic administrator. He attended the Dragon School in Oxford. He subsequently studied at Wimbledon School of Art (1958–61) and the Royal College of Art (1961–65)] He became known for his sculptures in metal, stone and especially water. In the 1960s, Pye's sculptures were abstract using metal and stone. In the 1970s, he produced abstract geometrical works using stainless steel, sometimes including Kinetic aspects. He has undertaken major commissions including: "Jet Stream" and "Slipstream"’ water sculptures at the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport, England (1987). A 13×70m wall of water and entrance at the British Pavilion of the Seville Expo '92 at Seville, Spain (1992). "Tetra Trellis", a tetrahedron-shaped water sculpture in stainless steel water sculpture at Tetra Pak UK Headquarters (1993). "Derby Cascade", Market Square, Derby, England (1995). "Vannpaviljong", Stromso Square, Drammen, Norway (2011). Pye's sculptures are also to be found at Antony House and The Vineyard Hotel. He has had many exhibitions of his sculptures in the UK and elsewhere since his first solo exhibition in 1966 at the Redfern Gallery in London. He has received many awards, including being elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1993. less