Heather Copley 1918-2001

Painter, graphic artist and teacher, full name Diana Heather Pickering Copley, born in Brewood, Staffordshire. She was married to the artist Christopher Chamberlain. Studied at Clapham School of Art, 1933–9, and Royal College of Art, 1940; after part-time teaching she returned to Royal College, 1945–7, in 1948 having a postgraduate year. Among her notable teachers were Vivian Pitchforth, W A Wildman and Carel Weight. From 1948–83 taught mainly part-time at St Martin’s School of Art, drawing and painting. Between 1955–68 did graphic work for various outlets including Phoenix House, Bodley Head, Law Society and John Lehmann. Showed at RA Summer Exhibitions from 1950; Arts Council travelling exhibitions from 1960; Seven Dials Gallery, 1982; and Richard Allan Gallery, 1988.