1991-1999

Rebecca and Robin Grierson met and soon after started a family, living in Sydenham, London. Robin and Oscar had studied at the Royal College of Art simultaneously, but only afterwards met when Rebecca introduced them. Robin was already established as a photographer.

Glory moved to Alton, Hampshire on the death of husband Teddy. She ceased her crochet work.

Oscar was commissioned to devise projects within education, health care and the community. He meanwhile produced a series of drawings exploring ‘club dance’ culture.

He took part in a family exhibition with Pauline and Howard in Marylebone, London, who were very productive at the time. For example, Howard made assemblages of found, everyday objects. Pauline made large collages and cloth appliqués. They helped form ‘Guildford Art Perspective’ and in it collaborated in several exhibitions, publications and talks with other invited artists.

Meanwhile, Howard worked extensively with people suffering from mental illness and drug miss-use at ‘Creative Response’, Farnham, Surrey. Pauline’s career in teaching drew to a close.

Chronology

1958-1968

1958-68 The work by Howard and Pauline, in this period, was carried out at the school of art in Camberwell, London and at a shared studio in nearby Addington Square.

1969-1979

Whilst bringing up a family and teaching, Howard and Pauline continued to produce their own art work. They lived in Sydenham, South London where Pauline taught, mostly at Forest Hill School.

1980-1990

Pauline and Howard moved to Guildford, Surrey.

1991-1999

Rebecca and Robin Grierson met and soon after started a family, living in Sydenham, London.

2000-2009

Pauline and Howard built a studio in Baugé, Maine et Loire, France, where they spend a third of their time. Robin’s work continued to be published and exhibited extensively.

2010 To The Present

Howard and Pauline moved to Bognor Regis, West Sussex. They are continuing their work there. Work went on also in Baugé, France until October 2013 when they sold their property.


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