Ralph Allen
Ralph Allen
Ralph Allenwas an entrepreneur and philanthropist, and was notable for his reforms to the British postal system. He was baptised at St Columb Major in Cornwall on 24 July 1693. As a teenager he worked at the Post Office. He moved in 1710 to Bath, where he became a post office clerk, and at the age of 19, in 1712, became the Postmaster of Bath. In 1742 he was elected Mayor of Bath...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPolitician
art father drawing
My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any knowledge in arts, especially Haitian arts, apart from the paintings I saw in my father's office.
teacher art important
At that time, the academic orientation was rather technical contrary to that of the university, where art theory is very important. The teachers were renowned artists and among the best of that time.
creativity color remember
The colors and creativity of our painters attracted me, but I remember that I was shocked by the lack of proportion.
stars shooting adequate
Without a good cultural policy, without adequate help, we will always have individualists, shooting stars who are rapidly forgotten or who stop painting for a more profitable occupation.
people painting obvious
People are predominant in my paintings. Although they are not obvious, you can feel their presence.
prejudice moments paint
I paint according to the moment and the theme. I don't have any prejudice. Life concerns me.
years awards discipline
I worked three and then six hours a day in my studio with strict discipline and emotion. I obtained awards usually granted to other foreigners during the end-of-year admission tests.
The magic of creation has always fascinated me.