George Wyllie MBE | |
|---|---|
.jpg) George Wyllie - August 2006 | |
| Born | 31 December 1921 |
| Died | 15 May 2012 (aged 90) |
| Resting place | Greenock Crematorium 55°56′54″N 4°46′37″W / 55.948275°N 4.776916°W |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | Straw Locomotive, Paper Boat |
| Spouse |
Daphne Watts (m. 1944–2004) |
| Awards | MBE 2005 Services to the Arts |
| Website | georgewyllie |
George Ralston Wyllie MBE (31 December 1921[1] – 15 May 2012[2]) was a Scottish artist. Wyllie produced a number of notable public works, such as the Straw Locomotive and the Paper Boat.
- ^ "Belated honour for George Wyllie as sculptor hits 90 - Art". The Scotsman. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Jeffrey, Moira (22 May 2012). "George Wyllie obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 March 2016.