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On All Things Considered this week we mark the life and work of the celebrated North Wales artist Karel Lek, who has died aged 90.

As a child, Karel Lek fled Belgium with his Jewish family early in the second world war. He eventually made his home in Beaumaris on Anglesey, and in a career spanning more than fifty years, his work was to become known around the world.

He dedicated himself to capturing the people and landscape of this corner of Wales, but on occasions, he turned his attention to religious themes. His stark depictions of the crucifixion offended some, though many found them inspirational.

In 2009 for All Things Considered Peter Baker visited him in Beaumaris and heard some fascinating reflections on the artist鈥檚 life, and his death offers an appropriate opportunity to hear their conversation again.