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Elisabeth Frink

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Artist

The Resume

    (November 14, 1930-April 18, 1993)
    Born in Thurow, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
    Died in Blandford, Dorset
    Sculptor/Printmaker
    Works include 'Shepherd and Sheep,' 'Walking Madonna' and 'Bird'

Why she might be annoying:

    She married thrice.
    She learned to shoot a gun before her fifth birthday.
    Her sculptures depicted birds, dogs and men, but rarely women.
    A series of her etchings based on the 'Canterbury Tales' caused controversy due to their sexual explicitness.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her depictions of the male form were said to embody the sensuality and strength with vulnerability of men.
    She was a noted human rights activist.
    She became a 'Dame' in 1982 for her contributions to the British art world.
    She succumbed to esophageal cancer at 62.

Credit: Black Chic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying