Kenneth Budd

Kenneth George Budd (16 October 1925 – 21 January 1995 ) was an English mural artist, known for his mosaics and work in other materials. was based in Penge, south London.

Budd was born in Fulham, London, and studied at Beckenham School of Art from 1941 to 1944, then at the Royal College of Art from 1947 to 1950.

Oliver Budd Later in his career, Budd worked with his son Oliver, who continues to make murals and has redone some of his father's work. In January 2015 Oliver Budd appeared in Episode 2 of the BBC mini-series Sacred Wonders of Britain discussing the Roman mosaics of Lullingstone Roman Villa.

Works

Budd's works include:

Work Location Date Picture Coordinates(With links to map and aerial photo sources) Notes Kettering Abstract Tresham Institute (formerly Kettering Boys' School), Kettering Removed for safekeeping by Kettering Civic Society. The mosaic has been recreated in the Alfred East Gallery in Kettering but the gallery is closed to the public during renovations. Civil War mural Colmore Circus, Birmingham (approx.) Mosaic Depicts the history of the square. J. F. Kennedy Memorial Deritend, Birmingham 150px Mosaic mural; destroyed 3 October 2013; a recreation was considered. (approx.) Mosaic mural 150px Commissioned by Gwent County Council