Burnmouth, Berwickshire
- Artist:
- Type: Print
- Medium: Wood & linocut
- Production Date: 1979
- Description: After retiring from teaching in 1987 Willie Rodger's work evolved, becoming more sophisticated and stylish but still managing to maintain his lightness of touch and his direct yet witty approach of looking at the world around him. His huge individual and stunning woodcuts and wood engravings are instantly recognisable with their high standard of draughtsmanship and design.
In 2007 the University hosted an exhibition of works by Willie Rodger and his family. The common thread though his work is humorous observations of life. Liz Lochead wrote a poem ‘The Art of Willie Rodger‘, which celebrates his work and includes the lines ‘is essential essentially‘.with perfect and perfected economy‘ which captures the simplicity and wit of his works.
The University of Stirling already held over 30 works by Willie Rodger when, following the artist's death, a further 31 works were generously donated to the Art Collection by the family. - Dimensions: Unf 54cm x 66cm. Framed 87.5cm H x 110.5cm W.
- Acquisition Note: Gifted to the Art Collection by the artist's family after his death
- Digital Copy:A digital copy exists.
- Location: Store
- Related Material: AC/AF/R/10
- Accession Number: 2022.35
- Contact: University of Stirling Art Collection
