We learned with great sadness the news that our friend, David Wynne, has died. David was a remarkable artist who transcended cultures and classes to bring joy to millions through his work. His unique ability to sculpt with every conceivable medium - bronze, iron, silver, wood, marble, granite, etc. - was astonishing.

We own a significant work by David called "Swans in Flight" (1968). It is installed in front of the Armstrong Auditorium - a performing arts center in Edmond, Oklahoma - about 15 miles north of Oklahoma City in the central United States. David was here four years ago to the day that he died. It was, I believe, one of the last trips he made to America, where some of his children live.  A link to the sculpture page is here: www.armstrongauditorium.org/venue/swans-flight/

David was here to celebrate his long relationship with his first American patron, Herbert W. Armstrong. He received the commission for the giant sculpture in 1966 from Armstrong, whom he credited with introducing him to the American art market. David went on to receive numerous commissions from Armstrong for the three campuses of Ambassador College in Pasadena, Calif., Big Sandy, Texas and Bricket Wood, St. Albans, U.K.  Those campuses are now gone, replaced by the Herbert W. Armstrong College in Edmond, Okla.

Your readers may like to know that a significant number of David Wynne sculptures are on display at the Stowe School in Buckingham, his alma mater. We have directed a number of tourists there over the last few years and they are most accommodating if given advance notice.

David will be remembered for his charming wit, indefatigable work ethic and a huge body of work scattered like jewels across the world. We are so pleased to have known him and will treasure his legacy. We offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to his family.

Shane Granger

Marketing Director

Armstrong International Cultural Foundation

14400-B S Bryant

 Edmond, OK 73034

 


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