John Lyons

The Caribbean-born Artist and Poet John Lyons often relies upon the rich vernacular folklore and mythology of his homeland to conjure up images of such immense power that you can hardly take your eyes off them. Lyons describes his work as an 'ambivalent pleasure' and a 'playful dialogue' but they are much more than that. Intuitive and breathtaking, courageous and often disturbing, paintings such as 'Birth of Soucoyant' and 'Folklore Convention' force you to acknowledge your own unique reaction to such powerful imagery.

An artist with an incredible career behind him, John Lyons has made considerable achievements in visual arts, curating, poetry, teaching, adjudication and he was even a Purchaser for the Arts Council National Collection in the 1980's. He co-founded the Hourglass Studio Gallery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, and remains a Board Member to this day.

Visit John's own personal website: www.JohnLyons.org

or his Ovenden Contemporary profile: www.JohnLyons.ovendenart.com