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Audley Geo. Smith , born 1949 in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies. Geo as he is affectionately called start drawing at age six. He remembered his first piece, Craighead Primary School, since he lived across the road from the school. He took art classes in primary and high school and formal training in Graphic Art at the Edna Manley School of Visual Art, he feels his talents are “Gifts from God”.
Mr. Smith’s love of nature is reflected in most of his works. The natural beauty of his native country depicted in the rich foliage, in the rain forest of Fern Gully, the natural water falls of Dunns River, and lifestyle of the people, continue to be a source of inspiration to him as he express himself on canvas.
Inspired by his environment, the artist paints numerous scenes of the village in which he lived for over 30 years, Spanish Town, which is rich with the history of the Caribbean.
He now resides in New York where his work is being exhibited in many galleries. He is a member of the Alliance of Queens Artist. This has helped him developed into a creatively matured professional with a myriad of avenues of artistic expressions. He has perfected fresh techniques that add increased movement and innovation to his work. His paintings illustrate the diversity and maturity of his artistic vision.
P.S. President of The Alliance of Queens Artist since June 2004 www.arts4u.org
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