Obituary…

A message from our LAS Chair, Phil Bowman…

“I have just heard the sad news that Ken Lee has died.   Ken was a very valued member of the LAS and will be much missed.   I first became aware of Ken when he took to the floor of the Usher Gallery to protest at their decision to host the society’s exhibitions biannually rather than annually.   He spoke with great passion in defence of the need to retain a more regular link to the gallery.   

In his work he championed the not always in fashion medium of watercolour and ink on paper.   His portrait of Sam Scorer which hangs over door of the Sam Scorer Gallery is spot on and captures his friend perfectly; peering over his glasses keeping watch over the comings and goings of his hallowed space.

In another of his works the biblical saga of Samson and Delilah sees the provocateur straddling and snogging a hapless Punk while lopping of his locks. Not only is it highly original but full of his insightful humour .

Ken Lee will be missed at a time when we are in great need of a few smiles”.

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