(1941-2002)

He is one of the South West of England's most celebrated artists of modern times.

Robert Lenkiewicz was born in London. His parents were Jewish refugees from Germany and Poland. He went to St. Martin's School of Art and then to The Royal Academy Schools. He spent some years teaching in London attracting miscellaneous visitors to his studios. Many of these people found great difficulty in relating to the society they lived in; this resulted in the first of a series of different premises converted for the occupancy of vagrant and disturbed people.

Lenkiewicz was a controversial figure who attracted constant publicity. In 1971, he painted a landmark mural in the heart of the Barbican, which remains today. Later, he faced censorship after being criticized for painting nude figures on public display.


His works are found in many public and private collections. His work has grown considerably in value over the past few years and is likely to continue to do so.