British Constructivist group
The British Constructivists, also called the Constructionist Group, or Constructionists, were an informally constituted group of British artists who were inspired in part by the ideals of Russian Constructivism.
Gillian Wise was a member of the group which exhibited frequently in the sixties in the U.K. and internationally. The group is covered extensively in Alastair Grieve’s book “Constructed Abstract Art in England”.
Victor Pasmore
reliefs and painting
An important figure crossing style and class barriers. Close to Anthony Hill in theoretical ideas and plastic forms.
Anthony Hill
reliefs and two dimensional work
Widely read in mathematics and science and also crossed barriers; via many Continental visits to meet older living artists of the Modern Movement, often with Gillian Wise.
Kenneth Martin
mobiles, sculpture and painting
He was close to Pasmore. A leading thinker in plastic art, “Chance and Order” is a well known series of paintings. Worked with architectural commissions.
Mary Martin
Did many exhibits with Kenneth and was the most committed to pure form in three dimensions. Aesthetically on a level with Eileen Grey.
John Ernest
three dimensional reliefs, sculptures and works on paper
An American science and mathematics specialist. Close to Anthony Hill, wide interests and very witty.
