Stephen Wiltshire has been described by Sir Hugh
Casson as 'possibly the best child artist in Britain'. His talents first came
to the fore in February 1987 when he was featured in the BBC television
documentary QED in a programme about young people who are autistic but also
gifted. His appearance on the programme and the subsequentpublication of his
highly acclaimed book Drawings showd his extraordinary ability to draw
buildings and scenes with exceptional accuracy and in the most painstaking
detail.
While the first volume contained drawings mostly from Britain, the sequel has a
wider geographical scope, taking in buildings from New York and Paris as well
as new views of Britain. Spectacular development sites are featured,
particularly in and around London's Docklands, and hiswork also includes
magical imaginery cities and fantastical scenes.
New drawings in colour reveal an exciting development in Stephen's style and
perception.
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