Edward Allington Contemporary British artist Date of Birth: 24.06.1951 Country: Great Britain

1. Early Life and Influences
2. New British Sculpture
3. Ideal Forms and Real Forms
4. Architectural Motifs
5. Printmaking

Early Life and Influences

In the 1970s, after visiting Greece, Allington developed an interest in Platonic philosophy. This profoundly influenced his artistic approach, leading him to explore the juxtaposition between the ideal and the real.

New British Sculpture

Allington emerged as a prominent figure in the New British Sculpture movement in the early 1980s. This movement emphasized conceptual and environmental strategies, often with a humorous and satirical edge.

Ideal Forms and Real Forms

These concepts materialized in works such as "Ideal Standard Forms" (1980), an installation featuring abstract representations of Platonic solids. "The Fruit of Oblivion" (1982), on the other hand, depicted realistically rendered fruits spilling from a cornucopia.

Architectural Motifs

In the late 1980s, Allington's interest in classical motifs deepened. He created large-scale installations showcasing architectural elements, such as "Unsupported Support" (1987), which juxtaposed a fragment of a Corinthian capital without its intended support.

Printmaking

Allington's printmaking also reflected his exploration of classical themes, with many works incorporating collages made from old accounting ledgers.