Timothy Adair Phillips

Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1929, Phillips studied anatomy at the University of Toronto; at the Slade School, London, England (1951-1952); at the Byam-Shaw School of Art, London (1952-1953); at the Royal College of Art (1958-1959), and at the Academy Simi, Florence, Italy (1959-1960). He was also influenced by Salvador Dali. Dalí invited Phillips to his house in Port Lligat, Cadaqués, and Phillips started to spend his summers working with Dalí (who wrote later that an angel had sent Phillips across his path). In the art world of Cadaqués at that time, the young Canadian met, among others, Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp. Working in oil, watercolour, gouache, ink, pastel, and mixed media, his subjects include still life, nudes, and figures such as seated children.

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PHILLIPS, Timothy Adair, (Artist, U.C.C. Alumni)

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at the age of 75. Much loved husband of Helen. Loving father of Melissa, Melinda and her husband Nigel Briell. Beloved grandfather of Timothy and Alexander. Dear brother of Cecil Fennell, Diana Jackson and the late Michael, Derek, and Nadine. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the New Apostolic Church (Finch and Martingrove), on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 11 o'clock. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.