Tomasso & Willoughby Gerrish ~ Emily Young: Carving in Time - Catalog - Page 77
ABOUT WILLOUGHBY GERRISH
Willoughby Gerrish is an independent art dealer and consultant,
specialising in artworks from the Impressionist, Modern and Post-War
periods, with a specific focus on sculpture. He also deals in a select group
of established contemporary artists.
With two decades of experience in the London art world, Willoughby
Gerrish started his career at The Fine Art Society on Bond Street, rising to
the position of Specialist. During this time he also ran The Crate Gallery
in Notting Hill, exhibiting a programme of emerging contemporary
artists. In 2015 he joined Bowman Gallery as Director, where he was
Head of Modern and Contemporary Sculpture. Willoughby formed his
eponymous company in 2019, with a focus on museum-quality artists,
backed up by a discreet, professional and knowledgeable approach.
Willoughby Gerrish holds a regular stock of paintings, sculptures,
drawings and editioned works available to view by appointment only at
our Jermyn Street premises, located in the heart of London’s art world.
Willoughby Gerrish also has a selection of work available to view online.
The gallery also exhibits at major art fairs including The Eye of the
Collector and Masterpiece, both in London.
In 2020, the company announced its representation for the estates of
Gerald Laing (1936–2011), Michael Lyons (1943–2019) and Austin
Wright (1911–1997) and will continue to offer a wide-ranging program
in promotion of each artist's careers. For over fifteen years Willoughby
Gerrish has enjoyed a close relationship with the artist Emily Young
arranging multiple public exhibitions and museum projects.
Willoughby Gerrish is the director of Thirsk Hall Sculpture Park in North
Yorkshire - holding a series of open-air exhibitions of 20th century and
contemporary sculptors. In 2021 the sculpture park held its inaugural
exhibition of Michael Lyons monumental abstract work.
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