Robin Tanner
Vacher, Jean (2012) Robin Tanner. [Craft, Exhibition/show, Painting]
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Robin Tanner (1904 - 1988) said that 'as a boy I had two great longings - to be a teacher and to be an artist - and I have never wavered. It has been my great good fortune to live two long happy lives - in Education and in Art. This exhibition, curated by Jean Vacher, Collections Manager of the Crafts Study Centre, focuses on the twin aspects of Tanner's working life through the presentation of his etchings, publications and craft works that he collected, used or enthused about. Tanner had a passionate interest in the crafts and he gave full expression to this feeling in his deep friendships with important makers such as the textile artists Barron and Larcher or the potter Bernard Leach.
Tanner also played a pivotal role as a Founder Trustee of the Crafts Study Centre (1970 - 1988) describing it as 'not just a museum collection but one that, augmented by craftsman's records, writings and papers, could be handled and seriously studied and enjoyed'.
The exhibition offers a warm tribute to Tanner's vision and vitality.
Robin Tanner 1904-88 Exhibition Handlist is available through UCA Research Online, click on the second url link. Jean Vacher is a co-author of this publication.
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