British sculptor Grenville Davey, 1992 Turner Prize winner, dies at 61
British sculptor Grenville Davey, who claimed the Turner Prize in 1992, has passed away. A 1986 graduate of Goldsmiths College in London, he was part of the Young British Artists movement. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Davey approached Pop art and minimalism with a more understated style. His notable sculptures often showcased oversized everyday items crafted from steel, with simplified details and monochromatic colors. His unexpected Turner Prize win came at the expense of favorite Damien Hirst. Significant works include By Air (1989), Sharp (1992), and Common Blue (1998–2019). Davey preferred to 'draw' with steel, discovering forms during creation. He also completed various public art projects, including at the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.
Key facts
- Grenville Davey died in 2022
- He won the Turner Prize in 1992
- He graduated from Goldsmiths College in London in 1986
- His work combined Pop art and minimalism
- He beat Damien Hirst for the Turner Prize
- He created public sculpture for the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London
- He collaborated with Queen Mary University of London in 2010
- His work was shown at Chelsea Space in 2014
Entities
Artists
- Grenville Davey
- Damien Hirst
Institutions
- Goldsmiths College
- Queen Mary University of London
- Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
- Chelsea Space
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Stratford
- East London
- Cambridge