Sculptor, born in Northampton. Studied at Northampton School of Art attending evening classes for a number of years managing to support himself with a variety of jobs.

Exhibited with Gimpel Fils through the 1950's (his first one-man show was held there in 1947). Gained a reputation as one of Britain's foremost abstract sculptors working in wood, brass and stone. Exhibited internationally during the 1950's and '60's; Galerie Jeanne Boucher, Paris in 1949, Douglas College, New Jersey in 1955, Bertha Schaefer Gallery, New York in 1963. Had a retrospective exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and Hatton Gallery, Newcastle in 1963. Adams represented Britain in a number of international group exhibitions including 'First International Exhibition of Sculpture, Musee Rodin, Paris, 1955', 'Ten Young British Sculptors - Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil, 1955' and Venice Biennale in 1962 to name just a few.

Adams was a prominent member of the post-war abstract circle that consisted of Victor Pasmore, Kenneth and Mary Martin, Adrian Heath, Roger Hilton, Terry Frost, Anthony
Hill and William Scott