Terry Frost (1915–2003) was a highly acclaimed British abstract artist known for his vibrant compositions, bold use of color, and innovative approach to form and texture. Frost's early life was marked by adversity, including service in the Royal Air Force during World War II, where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Germany for three years. It was during his internment that Frost discovered his passion for art, finding solace and purpose in creating drawings and paintings from the materials he could scavenge.
After the war, Frost pursued formal training at the Camberwell School of Art and later at the St. Ives School of Painting, where he was introduced to the work of modernist artists such as Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. These influences would shape Frost's own artistic style, leading him to embrace abstraction and experiment with new techniques and materials.
Frost's paintings are characterized by their dynamic compositions, geometric shapes, and rhythmic patterns, often inspired by the landscapes and seascapes of his beloved Cornwall. He was particularly interested in exploring the interplay of color and form, using bold, gestural brushstrokes to create works that pulsate with energy and vitality.