Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Christopher Drury’s journey into art began in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he was born in 1948. Shortly after his arrival in the UK at age six, his family settled in Camberwell, London, fostering an environment that nurtured his burgeoning creative spirit. He pursued formal artistic training at Camberwell College of Arts (later Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts), honing his skills under influential artists like Euan Uglow, establishing a foundation for his distinctive style. Notably, Drury’s childhood fascination with sport—particularly hockey and baseball—…