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Charles I'Anson (1924–1983)
Sculptor working in rust-proofed steel and glass fibre, born in Birmingham. He studied at Birmingham College of Art and Bradford University, obtaining his Master of Science degree in 1980. I’Anson was elected a member of RBSA in 1966 and a fellow of RBS in 1967. Group exhibitions included RWA, LG, Alwin Gallery, New Vision Centre, SSA and abroad. He took part in many open air exhibitions, including London and the provinces. Solo shows included New Vision Centre, Alwin Gallery, Kidderminster Art Gallery, Leeds City Art Gallery and Midlands Art Centre in Birmingham. The Centre has his work, also held by Birmingham, Bradford and Wakefield public galleries and University of Leeds. Lived in Ilkley, Yorkshire.
Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)