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2000 Simon Ogden
Wednesday, 26 April 2000
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Our 2000 Artist in Residence was renowned painter, Simon Ogden from Canterbury University School of Fine Arts spent time at the school working on his own portfolio and assisting students. Simon was born in England and received his art education in the Carlisle College of Art and Design, the Birmingham Polytechnic, and the Royal College of Art in London. He has exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions in New Zealand, and is represented in private and public collections in New Zealand and overseas. Simon Ogden has extensive experience in art education in tertiary institutions in New Zealand, and has been the recipient of a number of awards and residencies. Among the commissioned work he has undertaken are projects for the Christchurch City Council, Canterbury Health, the NZ Historic Places Trust, the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, the International Festival for Youth, and the Suter Gallery. Simon is a senior lecturer in Painting, Printmaking and Drawing in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury.  Visit Simon Ogden's website Main photo Stuart Munro, Whanganui Chronicle 13 Feb, 2017 |