George Simon (artist and archaeologist)
(1947-2020)
Guyanese artist and archaeologist
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George Simon (born 23 April 1947) was a Lokono Arawak artist and archaeologist from Guyana. He is the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana, based primarily in Simon's hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission. Simon is 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. He has also been recognized for his achievements as an educator, his efforts to develop opportunities for Amerindian artists in Guyana, and for his work as an archaeologist.
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23 April 1947 St. Cuthbert's Mission, Guyana
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15 July 2020 (aged 73)
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