William Oxer FRSA, United Kingdom
Blest Pair Of Sirens
Acrylic on Canvas
16 W x 11 H x 1 in
According
to Greek myths, sirens were powerful and erotic creatures, and many
unsuspecting sailors would fall prey to their seductive beauty. The common
belief was that they would devour sailors after their ships would crash into
the rocks, as most men couldn't resist the temptation of their sweet melodies
and angelic faces. More on The Fisherman and The Siren
William Oxer travelled
widely through Europe, a Grand Tour as a fair swap for his driving skills.
After graduating, William was offered a place at the Prince of Wales' Institute
of Architecture but was advised by them to take the position of assistant to
Alec Cobbe, artist, restorer and collector.
Living in
at Hatchlands Park, Surrey. He lived at the latter back in 1996, working with
restorer and interiors expert, Alec Cobbe.
Over the past 25 years, William has undertaken regular
portrait commissions for private clients and produced artworks for exhibitions
and collectors across the world. His work also includes period decoration and
exhibition design in places such as Christie’s and the Building of Bath Museum,
also known as The Museum of Bath Architecture. More on William Oxer
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