Eric James Malthouse: A Welsh Visionary of Abstract Colour Eric James Malthouse (1914-1997) stands as a pivotal figure in British abstract art and a prominent voice within the influential 56 Group Wales collective. Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, he embarked on an artistic journey marked by experimentation with colour and form, ultimately establishing himself as one of Wales’s most celebrated artists. His work transcends mere visual r…