He has been described as one of the most protean painters to emerge in the second half of the 20th century. His commitment to painting, with the notion that skill and hard work are as vital an element in his work as any, puts him at odds with the current avant garde who prefer installations and film. This is not to say he remains trapped in a particular style or idiom; conversely, he is able to continually push the limit of what paint can do and what he can achieve.

Maurice Cockrill was elected to the Royal Academy in 1999 and appointed Keeper of the Schools in 2004. He is President of the Royal Cambrian Academy.

July 2010: we hope to have more work later this season.

Buy with an interest-free 'Collectorplan' loan from the Arts Council of Wales. Click here for details.