George Simon (artist)
Guyanese artist and archaeologist (1947–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Simon (23 April 1947 – 15 July 2020) was a Guyanese Lokono Arawak artist and archaeologist.[1][2] He was the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana, based primarily in his hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission.[3][4][5] Simon was widely regarded as one of the leading Guyanese artists of his generation, and his paintings (acrylic on canvas, paper or twill fabric) are notable for their explorations of Amerindian culture and the Guyanese environment.[6][7][8] He was also recognized for his achievements as an educator, his efforts to develop opportunities for Amerindian artists in Guyana, and for his work as an archaeologist.[1][2]
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Born | (1947-04-23)23 April 1947 |
Died | 15 July 2020(2020-07-15) (aged 73) Canary Islands, Spain |
Nationality | Guyanese |
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Known for | His paintings, the Berbice Archaeology Project, founding the Lokono Artists Group |
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