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Wylie, George
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1921-2012
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Sculptor, born in Glasgow. Worked as a customs officer in Northern Ireland. Returrned to Gourock in the 1950s and enrolled in art courses. Inspired by an exhibition of Italian metal sculpture at The Glasgow School of Art, which led to him attending welding classes. Much of his work contains humour. Member of the Glasgow Group. His 'Paper Boat' was awarded the Gulbenkian prize. Lives at 9 McPherson Drive, Gourock. Exhibited RSA since 1967, GI(35) & AAS(2).
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P358
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Sources
McEwan, Peter J M, Dictionary of Scottish Art & Architecture