A Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism Raymond John Mead (1921 – 1998), a British-Canadian artist, profoundly impacted the art world through his distinctive contribution to abstract expressionism. Born in Watford, United Kingdom, Mead’s artistic vision was shaped by formative experiences at Slade School of Art where he studied under John Nash and Randolph Schwab, graduating in 1939 – an institution that instilled within him a foundational…