David Partridge (artist)
David Partridge | |
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| Born | David Gerry Partridge October 5, 1919 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, 2006 (aged 87) Toronto, Canada. |
| Resting place | St James-the-Less Cemetery, Toronto |
| Education | University of Toronto |
| Alma mater | Slade School of Fine Art |
| Known for | Painter, sculptor |
| Spouse |
Helen Rosemary 'Tibs' Partridge
(m. 1943) |
David Gerry Partridge, CM RCA (5 October 1919 – 11 December 2006) was a Canadian painter, etcher, sculptor, educator and past President of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He was best known for creating works made of nails driven into plywood to different heights forming representational or abstract sculptures which became known as "Nailies".