Edward Wright: design work
Born to South American parents, British citizen, cosmopolitan at heart, Edward Wright – painter and object-maker, typographer, writer, teacher – was an enigmatic presence in London’s post-War art and design scene.
Posted on 17 January 2007 by Petra Cerne Oven, Reading, UK
Robin Kinross has described Wright thus: ‘His subjects: human communication, the mundane, the street. His manner: sparing, self-critical, yet the work had vigorous attack and full conviction. His typical method: assemblage, with what was to hand.’
The exhibition, which will be open from Monday 22 January until March 2007, is based on materials held in archives at the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, University of Reading, and supplemented by works lent by family and friends of Edward Wright. The exhibition will be accompanied by the publication of Edward Wright: readings, writings.
This exhibition arises from ‘The optimism of modernity’ project which is funded by Arts & Humanities Research Council.
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Department of Typography &
Graphic Communication
University of Reading
2 Earley Gate, Whiteknights
Reading RG6 6AU
t: 0118 378 8081
e: typography@reading.ac.uk