Bill Jacklin studied graphics at Walthamstow School of Art from 1960-1961 before working in London as a graphic designer. From 1964 to 1967 he attended the Royal College of Art, London. Between 1967 and 1975, Jackin taught at Chelsea School of Art. He was awarded a bursary by the Arts Council in 1975. During the 1970s and 1980s numerous solo shows were held of his work with Marlborough Fine Art. Commissioned projects include the Bank of England, De Beers and the Ivy Restaurant, London. He was elected RA in 1991 and lives and works in New York since 1985. His work is held in numerous public collections including the Arts Council of Great Britain, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia, British Council, London, British Museum, London, Contemporary Art Society, London, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, Metropolitan Museum, New York, Museum of Modern Art, New York, Tate Gallery, London, Victoria and Albert Museum, London.