Sculptor and teacher, born in Bideford, Devon. He studied at Goldsmiths’ College School of Art, 1948–53. After some years teaching in junior schools Short taught for a while part-time at Goldsmiths’ and at Hornsey College of Art, living and working both in London and in Pontypridd, Glamorgan. He won a gold medal at Royal National Eisteddfod and showed at John Moores Exhibition, Liverpool; Serpentine Gallery; and SEA and WAC. WAC, CASW and National Museum of Wales in Cardiff hold his work. In 1974 had solo show with WAC at Oriel, Cardiff.