Patrick Heron (1920-1999)
Patrick Heron, painter and art critic was born in Headingly, Leeds. He studied at the Slade School from 1937-39. He moved permanently to Eagles Nest, Zennor, West Cornwall in 1956. At this time Heron was committed to non-figurative painting, but still painted figurative works, exploring the idea that all areas and styles of art were equally important. The Porthia Print by Patrick is a representation of the view from the window from his house on St. Andrew’s Street, St. Ives He was highly acclaimed as a writer as well as an artist. He wrote a wonderful introduction to Denis’s 1969 exhibition at Marjorie Parr’s gallery in London and spoke at the opening of Denis’s 80th birthday exhibition at the Penwith in 1992

Penwith member in 1952
Further information Patrick Heron by Mel Gooding and Wikipedia

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