These writings are about my life, starting with childhood as a Blitz Kid. The reminisces that follow are about art school; the army; and my life and career, particularly in the United States, home for the last forty years. Many friends and colleagues have asked me to write on my life in art: as a student, artist, teacher and museum director. I have attempted to do so in 'My Life', 'Corcoran', and 'Cranbrook''. More will be written but this is a beginning...... Thanks are due to many: in my early life to my mother, Milla, for her support and love. For the past twenty five years, gone by too quickly, to my wife, Agnes, for her encouragement, friendship and love. Over the past years, as I struggled with the concept of these writings, Agnes sustained me with her encouraging comments. To write on our family and beloved grandchildren could become maudling; suffice to say, these reminisces are for them. Roy Slade Florida, November 2007.
Photo montage "Early Days": baby boy to art student to sergeant. |