Byron Randall
Byron Randall | |
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| Born | Byron Theodore Randall October 23, 1918 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1999 (aged 80) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Education | Federal Art Project |
| Known for | Painting, printmaking |
| Movement | Social realism, expressionism |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Nelson (1940–1956), Emmy Lou Packard (1959–1972), Eve Wieland (1981–1986) |
| Partner | Pele de Lappe (1990–1999) |
Byron Randall (October 23, 1918 – August 11, 1999) was an expressionist artist and social activist. Recognized as both a painter and a printmaker, he produced landscapes, still lifes, portraiture, satire, and nudes. Labor, war, and Mexico are among his most prominent themes. Critics identify glowing and unusual color, dramatic lines, intense energy, and emotional range as the hallmarks of his style. As an activist, Randall was known for peace and environmental work, founding and chairing arts organizations, and promoting international cultural understanding.