Keith Tyson (b. August 23, 1969, Ulverston, Lancashire) born Keith Thomas Bower is a British artist. In 2002, he was the winner of the Turner Prize. His work is concerned with an interest in generative systems, and an embrace of the complexity and interconnectedness of existence. Tyson works in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing and installation.
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