Aneurin Jones
Aneurin Jones | |
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| Born | 1930 Cwm Wysg |
| Died | (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Education | Swansea College of Art |
| Known for | Painter |
| Awards | Rotary Award |
Aneurin M. Jones (1930 – 25 September 2017[1]) was a Welsh painter.[2]
Life and work
Jones was born in Cwm Wysg on the Brecknockshire/Carmarthenshire border to a farmer's family. He studied Fine Art at Swansea College of Art from 1950 to 1955. He then worked as a teacher at Ysgol y Preseli, Crymych (becoming Head of Art) until 1986.[3]
In 1978 Jones received a Rotary Award for outstanding service to Art. He exhibited regularly at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and won the main art prize there in 1981.[3]
Jones paintings often dwell on the old ways of life in the
His paintings are in the public collections of the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Museum and MOMA Wales[2] as well as collections overseas.[3]
His son, Meirion Jones, is a well-known painter too.[6]
References
- ^ "Rural scenic artist Aneurin Jones, 87, dies". BBC News. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ a b 11 artworks by or after Aneurin Jones at the Art UK site. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Byd o Liw: Aneurin Jones". S4C. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ Jenny White (14 May 2014). "Exhibition by artist Aneurin Jones captures a lyrical view of Welsh country life". Wales Online. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ Andrew Forgrave (25 July 2013). "Royal Welsh Show: A Royal visit and the sunshine helps create a single-day record". Daily Post. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "Father and son painters, Aneurin and Meirion Jones exhibit at Lion Gallery". Hereford Times. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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