Early Life, Family and Training Peter Coker was born on 27 July 1926 at the Royal Free Hospital in London, United Kingdom. He grew up in a household where art and commerce lived side by side; his father worked in the confectionery business, while his mother possessed a deep love for the arts. This early environment provided a quiet foundation for the creative path he would eventually follow. Before finding his footing in formal art education, he spent time working in his father's firm, gaining a practical understanding of life in the city before fully committing to his studies. His formal t…