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Percy Wyndham Lewis: A Life in Art and Literature

Born: November 18, 1882, on a yacht near Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: March 7, 1957, London, England (aged 74)
Nationality: British (though born in Canada)

Early Life and Artistic Development

Lewis’s early life was marked by parental separation; his mother returned to England with him around 1890.
He received formal art training at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (1898–1901), though he left before completing his course.
Spent time in Paris studying art and was influenced by Henri Bergson's process philosophy, although later critiqued it.
Early work showed influences from Expressionism and Cubism, which he began to explore upon returning to London in 1908.
Associated with the Camden Town Group and briefly worked at Roger Fry’s Omega Workshops before founding the Rebel Art Centre.

Vorticism and Blast

Founding of Vorticism: Lewis, along with Ezra Pound and others, developed Vorticism around 1914 – a movement that sought to combine Cubist structure with Futurist dynamism.
Blast Magazine: He co-edited the literary magazine *Blast*, which served as a platform for Vorticist ideas and showcased radical graphic design and poetry. The magazine’s manifesto challenged Victorian values.
Vorticist Aesthetic: Lewis articulated the Vorticist aesthetic, emphasizing geometric abstraction and the energy of modern machinery.
Short-Lived Movement: The First World War significantly disrupted the Vorticist movement, leading to its dissolution.

World War I and Later Artistic Career

Served as a second lieutenant in the Royal Artillery during World War I, experiencing frontline combat.
Appointed an official war artist for both Canadian and British governments, producing works like *A Canadian Gun-pit* (1918) and *A Battery Shelled* (1919).
Post-war, explored various artistic directions, including Dadaism and Surrealism.
Developed a distinctive portrait style, often imbuing his subjects with a machine-like quality.
His later works showed mythological influences.

Literary Works and Historical Significance

Prolific Writer: Lewis was also a significant writer, producing novels, essays, and autobiographical works.
Notable Novels: His novels include *Tarr* (1916–17), *The Childermass*, *Monstre Gai*, and *Malign Fiesta*.
Critical Essays: Wrote influential critiques of modernism, politics, and society in works like *Time and Western Man* and *The Art of Being Ruled*.
Controversial Figure: Lewis was a controversial figure known for his combative personality and sometimes provocative political views.
Modernist Legacy: Despite controversies, he remains a significant figure in British modernism, recognized for his innovative art and challenging literary works. His Vorticist movement, though brief, left a lasting impact on the development of abstract art in Britain.

Percy Wyndham Lewis

1882 - 1957 , Canada

Základné informácie

Artistic Movement Or Style: Vorticism, Modernism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Vorticism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Augustus John
- Henri Bergson
- Friedrich Nietzsche
Date Of Birth: November 18, 1882
Date Of Death: March 7, 1957
Full Name: Percy Wyndham Lewis
Nationality: British
Notable Artworks:
- Tarr
- The Childermass
- A Battery Shelled
Place Of Birth: Amherst, Canada

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