Gerald Marks 1921-2018

Gerald Marks was born in London. Studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in 1938-41, then 1946-48 after war service. From 1948-61 was a visting lecturer at Camberwell, at Morley College, Heatherley's School, South East Essex Technical College School of Art and for Workers' Educational Association. Was from 1962-86 on staff of Croydon College's fine art department, from 1985-87 a visiting tutor at Stourbridge School of Art. His work was included in a number of group exhibitions from the late 1930s, including London Group, Redfern, Piccadilly and Leicester Galleries and Warwick Arts Trust. Held solo shows at Drian Gallery in 1962, Faroe Road Studios in 1988 and William Jackson Gallery in 1991. Gained an Arts Council Major Purchase Award in 1980, Arts Council and Warwick Arts Trust hold his work (see https://artuk.org/discover/artists/marks-gerald-19212018' class='link'>ART UK).