John Hoskin

John Hoskin [1921-92] trained as an architectural draughtsman, before starting to paint and sculpt in 1951. Following in the footsteps of Kenneth Armitage he became Head of Sculpture at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham in 1957. Most of his sculptures are unique and constructed out of welded mild steel. His one-man shows included Grosvenor Gallery and Matthieson Gallery, London. A retrospective exhibition was held at the Serpentine Gallery, London in 1975. John Hoskin work is included in several public collections including the Tate Gallery [London].