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Roger Ackling

Also known as: Roger Ackling; primary name: Ackling, Roger
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; sculptor/medallist; British; Male
Life dates: 1947-2014
Biography: Draughtsman and sculptor in wood, studied at St Martins School of Art after working as a gardener, worked by burning card or driftwood with a magnifying glass; had several solo exhibitions including Lisson Gallery from 1976 and Annely Juda from 1990; work held by several public collections including the Tate and British Council; taught at Chelsea College of Art.