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Book SynopsisThe first major monograph on sculptor Ronald Moody, exploring his legacy and impact through his key artistic relationships, networks and influences, and his relationship with nature, humanity and spirituality. Ronald Moody (19001984) was a leading modernist sculptor and yet, until now, there has been no comprehensive overview of his work. This biography explores the development of his sculpture, re-establishing his place within the story of 20th-century art. Contributions by those who knew him Paul Dash, David A. Bailey, Cynthia Moody, Errol Lloyd and Val Wilmer punctuate Ego Ahaiwe Sowinski's biographical account. Their personal reflections and photographs, and transcripts of Moody's BBC radio broadcasts, offer insights into his cultural influences and studio life, with his brother Harold, a campaigner for racial equality, and the Caribbean Artist Movement, at the core. Born in Jamaica, Moody arrived in Britain in 1923 and initially trained as a dentist, before switching p
