Ewen henderson biography
Ewen Henderson had an international reputation as a sculptor who took clay into a new expressiveness.
Born in Staffordshire in , Henderson first encountered clay after taking a foundation course in Art at Goldsmiths College in London in!
Ewen Henderson (artist)
English ceramic artist (–)
James Ewen Henderson | |
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| Born | ()3 January Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 6 October () (aged66) |
| Occupation | Artist |
James Ewen Henderson (3 January – 6 October ) was an Englishceramic artist.
Born at Cheddleton Hospital in Staffordshire, he was the second son and younger child of David Henderson (c–), doctor of medicine, and (Beatrice) Mary Stewart (c–), teacher and administrator, both of whom were Scottish.
He was brought up, unconventionally and rather unhappily, in a large mental hospital near Leek, where his father was resident GP. He joined his brother, David, at Adams' Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire, which he attended from to , excelling in cricket and rugby.
Biography: Studio potter.He served his national service in the RAF regiment in Germany.
After studying at Goldsmiths College and Camberwell School of Art he spent time at Edinburgh College of Art before returning to London to build his reputation.
In May Hender