Wilfred Avery

1995-2016

Figures by the Sea 1996-1997

In 1995 Wilfred Avery moved to East Sussex. Here his colour became more radiant and the theme of 'Figures by the Sea' was developed in various ways. Some new collage techniques evolved with the use of photographs taken by the artist.

Figures by the Sea 1996-1997
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Land Figure 1998 Sunkissed 1996
Land Figure 1998 Sunkissed 1996

A group of small intense landscapes in oil followed.

Sunset 1998
Sunset 1998
Private Collection
Cliffspace 1998
Cliffspace 1998
Private Collection
 
Coastline 1998
Coastline 1998
Royal Albert Memorial Museum Exeter

He also experimented with superimposed canvas boards in works such as 'Top Man' and 'Hero'.

Topman 1999Hero 1999
Top Man 1999Hero 1999

Four important large compositions in oil called 'Seasons' seem to summarise much of his work reflecting his development over the years.

Summer Eclipse 2000
Summer Eclipse 2000