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Ian Gregory modeling a dog in 2008

Ian Gregory (or Iain Gregory; 1942, Eastcote, Middlesex – 8 April 2021)[1][2] was a British stuntman, singer and potter.

As a singer he performed with Joe Meek on a song called "Time Will Tell",[3] and also the song "Can't You Hear the Beat of a Broken Heart" written by Meek.[4]

In 1964, he appeared as an actor in the British drama film, The System.[5]

Gregory attended St Martin's School of Art.[6] His early pottery work consisted of salt-glazed stoneware chest of drawers, one of which is included in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.[1] He was an early user of paper clay and an innovative kiln builder.[7]

In 1977, Gregory was elected a fellow of the Craft Potters Association. He was head of the art department at Milton Abbey School,[2] he also taught at the University of the West of England.[8] His work can be found in The Fitzwilliam Museum, the Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection and Nottingham Castle Museum.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ian Gregory". 20thcenturyforum.com. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  2. ^ a b "Announcing the sad news of the passing of friend and sculptor Ian Gregory". MIAR Ceramics & Arts. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. ^ "Ian Gregory - Time Will Tell". 45cat.com. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  4. ^ "Watch The Johnny Leyton Touch". BFI Player. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  5. ^ "BFI". 2009-01-25. Archived from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  6. ^ "Dorset Lives". Dorsetlife.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  7. ^ "Ian Gregory". Artinclay.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  8. ^ "Ian Gregory". Studiopottery.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  9. ^ "Ian Gregory Ceramic Sculptor". Miararts.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.