British Constructivist group

The British Constructivists, also called the Constructionist Group, or Constructionists, were an informally constituted group of British artists who were inspired in part by the ideals of Russian Constructivism.

Gillian Wise was a member of the group which exhibited frequently in the sixties in the U.K. and internationally. The group is covered extensively in Alastair Grieve’s book “Constructed Abstract Art in England”.

Victor Pasmore

reliefs and painting

An important figure crossing style and class barriers. Close to Anthony Hill in theoretical ideas and plastic forms.

Anthony Hill

reliefs and two dimensional work

Widely read in mathematics and science and also crossed barriers; via many Continental visits to meet older living artists of the Modern Movement, often with Gillian Wise.

Kenneth Martin

mobiles, sculpture and painting

He was close to Pasmore. A leading thinker in plastic art, “Chance and Order” is a well known series of paintings. Worked with architectural commissions.

Mary Martin

Did many exhibits with Kenneth and was the most committed to pure form in three dimensions. Aesthetically on a level with Eileen Grey.

John Ernest

three dimensional reliefs, sculptures and works on paper

An American science and mathematics specialist. Close to Anthony Hill, wide interests and very witty.

Gillian Wise

reliefs and three dimensional work

The youngest member of the British Constructivists. Worked with Victor Pasmore on the show Construction England 1950-1960.