Antoine Bouvard Jnr. (1913 - 1972) BIOG

Sir Kyffin Williams (1918 - 2006)

Welshman Sir Kyffin Williams was born in Llangefeni in Anglesey, but spent a great deal of time in Shropshire being educated at both Moreton Hall and Shrewsbury School. It was at the latter Williams contracted Polio, which led him to develop episepsy. Due to this he failed a British Army medical exam and the doctor suggested he pursue his interest in art instead.

Between 1941 and 1944 Williams attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London and went on to teach part-time before returning to Anglesey in 1973, solidifying his reputation as a painter of the Welsh people and their landscape. In 1982 he was awarded an OBE for his service to the arts Williams emersed himself in the Welsh community he lived in and spent most of his time outdoors painting. He played a huge role in Welsh contemporary art and has been viewed by many to be the first artist to truly connect with the Welsh people. However, today his reputation has extended far beyond wales.