Patrick Procktor RA (1936-2003)
A prominent British 20th century artist who was born in Dublin and attended the Slade School of Art. He had his first solo show in 1963 and the following year featured alongside David Hockney,John Hoyland and Bridget Riley in a show at the Whitechapel Gallery that further increased his profile. Influenced by pop art as well as his far flung travels he was both an accomplished painter and printmaker with an exquisite talent for colour and design.