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- 30 Apr 1981 (Creation)
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Watercolour painting of a boy eating a watermelon against a yellow background. The work is signed and dated and an inscription on the front reads 'For Fiona on your 25th Birthday. Happy birthday from Colin.' An inscription below this reads 'Grid for Boy eating a water melon. Started Tuesday 28 April. Colin Wilson. 9 inches from 12% - 75 % - 75/14 - 10 1/2 inches.' The work is framed by a brown tape border.
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Colin Wilson studied Drawing and Painting at GSA in the 1970s. He designed the poster and programme for the 1978 fashion show, and was also an usher at the show. He was awarded a scholarship for postgraduate study in session 1976-77.
Colin did a post-graduate qualification in wood engraving then taught in the Textile Department at GSA before working in the Graphics Department at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. He worked latterly as an artist in a studio in Ruthven Lane, where he died in a fire on 15th February 2002.
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- English
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Watercolour, ink and pencil on paper.
Dimensions: 390 x 300 mm
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Catalogued by Erin Doak, student work placement, Jul 2024.
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