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Jean Picton - Painter (Beds)

Contact Jean Picton

4 Laburnum Road
Sandy
Beds
SG19 1HQ

Phone: 01767 680664
email: jeanpicton4@aol.com

Web pages: www.jeanpicton.com

Artist Statement:
'Life goes on'. As I look at the world, mans inhumanity ro man leaves me with a feeling of sadness. As I get older, I feel a full stop coming up. I use the abstracted flower as a metaphor that 'life goes on', no matter how broken or devastated the peace becomes. New growth erupts even in the bleakest corner, as nature still manages to complete its life cycle, with an abundance of colour, life and hope.
In this work I try to convey that feeling of fundamental joy!

Awards:
Maynard Gallery Open 2nd prize - 2004.

Exhibitions:
* NEC Trade Fair, Birmingham;
* Anstey Galleries, Harrogate;
* Landmarks Art Centre, Teddington;
* On the Wall Olympia, London;
* Maynard Gallery Open, Hertford;
* Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, London;
* County Hall, Hertford;
* Affordable Art, Battersea;
* Affordable Art, Bristol;
* Alexandra Palace, London;
* Boxfield Gallery, Stevenage;
* Artshed, Ware.

Qualifications:
BA Hons. Fine Art;
Central St Martins London Design Diploma;
Wes Herts College Art & Design;
University of Hertfordshrie Art & Design Faculty Degree Course.

Teachers 21 years and up;
Workshops 21 years and up.