The Uglow papers

Abstract

"The Uglow Papers is a celebration of Uglow's art, life, and teaching, recounted by those who knew him as friend, colleague, or mentor. The book brings together anecdotes and opinions relating to the various decades of his life, from his years as a student in the late 1940s and early 1950s to his development and maturity as an artist and to his tragically early death. His life was a full one, devoted primarily to painting and drawing but also to teaching (mainly at the Slade School of Art) and to spending time with an unexpectedly wide circle of friends. This is the first major monograph on Uglow. Profusely illustrated, it contains much new material about the artist, his teaching, and his friendships. Initiated and edited by Andrew Lambirth, who knew the artist well for the last decade of his life, and with contributions from Frank Auerbach, Sir Paul Smith, and Cherie Blair among others, this book sheds new light on Euan Uglow's life and work and will be an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in modern art."--Publisher.

Contents

A personal note -- A note on the text -- Introduction -- Snatches of conversation -- The early years -- Night thoughts on Euan / Anthony Eyton -- Craigie Aitchison remembers a good friend -- A phone call to Philip Sutton -- An afternoon conversation with Dawn Murphy -- The 1960s -- Euan / Laetitia Yhap -- Euan recollected / George Rowlett -- A morning conversation with Tony Farrell -- Recollections of the Slade, Part I / Tony Rothon -- The 1970s -- Looking back: a conversation with Alison Irvine -- Recollections of the Slade, Part 2 / Tony Rothon -- In a restorer's workshop: a conversation with Martin Wyld -- Being a model for Uglow: a conversation with Cherie Blair -- The 1980s -- Remembering Euan / Chris Bennett -- Euan: 'Demanding and Uncompromising' / Mark Dunford -- Uglow in India / Andrea Rose -- Fireflies in amber / Francis Fry -- So many memories / Ann Gardner -- An evening conversation with Robert Dukes -- Drawing -- A clear, defined line -- Uglow on watercolour -- The 1990s -- Uglow on oil paint -- A phone conversation with Nina Murdoch -- The F Studio or Figurative Studio, 1992-1994 / Simon Chambers -- Three memories of Euan / James Lloyd -- A Wiltshire conversation with Will and Letty Darby -- A cow called Laura / Laura Smith -- A phone call to Bruce McLean -- Friday nights with Euan / Polly Townsend -- An American view / Michael Ajerman -- A studio conversation with Georgia Georgallas -- A phone call with Paul Smith Uglow in Colmar -- Conclusion: a constructed paradise.