This was a sea change for the school, which had been founded in opposition to the increasing academic emphasis in art schools in the 1960's. (blurb.com)
With simple techniques and without the background of art school knowledge of composition etc. strong and touching works have been created. (millenniumcourt.org)
Beginning at art school in the 1980s the artist has also produced a series of eclectic films and videos which often highlight the conceptual issues at the heart of his work. (artsy.net)