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Gerald Wilde: From the Abyss
October Gallery first opened its doors, in February 1979, with an exhibition of
work by the talented yet nearly forgotten artist, Gerald Wilde (1905-1986).
From the Abyss, marking the tri-decennial anniversary of Wilde’s death,
provides a poignant opportunity to commemorate the extraordinary life and
work of this remarkable man.
Wilde’s standing has always suffered from a degree of neglect. This can
be attributed to the fact that, as an original artist, he never fell neatly into
the conventional templates of style and periodisation by which post-war
art is defined. Ongoing damage to Wilde’s reputation continues in the form
of routinely recycled stories and half-truths that cling obstinately to his
perceived ‘persona’.
work by the talented yet nearly forgotten artist, Gerald Wilde (1905-1986).
From the Abyss, marking the tri-decennial anniversary of Wilde’s death,
provides a poignant opportunity to commemorate the extraordinary life and
work of this remarkable man.
Wilde’s standing has always suffered from a degree of neglect. This can
be attributed to the fact that, as an original artist, he never fell neatly into
the conventional templates of style and periodisation by which post-war
art is defined. Ongoing damage to Wilde’s reputation continues in the form
of routinely recycled stories and half-truths that cling obstinately to his
perceived ‘persona’.
42 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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