Born in 1947, Bill Hammond studied at the Ilam School of Fine Arts at UC from 1966 until 1969. He started his career making wooden toys, signs, and jewellery before finding success as the artist we know today. Tackling social and environmental issues, Hammond was considered one of New Zealand's most influential contemporary painters. Hammond passed away in 2021, leaving an incredible legacy for future generations to enjoy. One of his best-known works, Fall of Icarus, is displayed at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
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