Reginald James Lloyd (1926-2020)
Wave and sun
Bronze, together with a further abstract bronze, 15.5cm high and 20cm high respectively (2)

Provenance: Directly from the artist
Thence by descent

A collection of works by Reginald James Lloyd (1926–2020)

Although born in Hereford, Reginald James Lloyd is associated as a West Country artist. He moved to Dawlish in Devon with his family at two years old and his works demonstrate the inspiration he took from the local topography.

After Army service, he attended part-time classes at Exeter School of Art and was a member of RI from 1992, having been awarded its bronze medal in 1989. Lloyd was accomplished in a diverse range of mediums, from painter and printmaker to sculptor and potter.

His works demonstrate Neo-Romantic tendencies and draw inspiration from ancient sites and rituals such as Silbury, Stonehenge, Avebury and Maiden Castle.

Lloyd exhibited in many shows, including at Burton Art Gallery, Waterside Art Gallery, Instow, Harlequin Gallery and The Long Curve Gallery, Chipping Campden.

His commissions included a painted rood for the Church of the Assumption, Walkern, 1954; a 70-foot mural for Salesian College, Battersea, 1965; and an iron lectern for St Boniface’s Church, Adler Street.

He also illustrated books by the poet Ted Hughes, including “What is Truth”, 1984, and “The Mermaid’s Purse”, 1993.

Examples of his works are housed in National Maritime Museum, Burton Art Gallery and Museum and Forde House.

The vendor’s father was great friend and supporter of Lloyd.