“Confused Polymath” a talk by Henry Ward: February 26, 2019

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Henry Ward is a painter. Alongside his practice as an artist he has worked extensively as an educator, spending time as a secondary school teacher of art as well as teaching at universities and art colleges. He has a PhD in ‘Teaching as an Artistic Practice’ and has published widely and lectured internationally on art education. He was shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize in 2018. Ward is the Creative Director of Freelands Foundation, a charity focusing on supporting artists and art education.

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In this talk he will describe the development of his work from art school to the current day, investigating a journey from the studio, through post-studio practice and back to working as a painter, as well as speaking about teaching, collaborating with other artists, making films and curating exhibitions.

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About Andrew Wamae

Andrew Wamae is the Director and co-founder of the Essential School of Painting (ESOP). He has a deeply held belief in the power of art to transform lives and society, and a particular interest in exploring new models for art education beyond school; championing the twin ideals of excellence and affordability in a highly pressurised sector when university fees are soaring and student/ tutor contact time is at an all time low. Andrew is particularly keen to ensure that the visual arts continue to be supported and thrive well. A creative, innovative and visionary professional, Andrew, in conjunction with his co-founder Alison Harper, has transformed the Essential School of Painting from humble beginnings to an established institution holding from one-day to year-long courses and workshops for all levels of experience; from beginners to postgraduate and professional artists. He has managed to enlist the support of a long list of celebrated artists from multiple fields in the creative industry to teach or lecture at the school or in their studios.