| Yvonne Ayoub |
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Born in Edinburgh and living and working in many countries, such as Spain, USA, the Middle East and Canada, before settling in the UK, Yvonne now divides her time between Central London and Skiathos, Greece,Where she runs an Art and Painting Holiday Centre (see: www.paintingskiathos.wordpress.com)
She is a highly creative visual artist, with a passion for Life and has an on-going fascination with how Art, in all its forms, finds expression, thoughout the wider global community.
FRAMED PRINTS of all Yvonne's work (14 galleries including photography) can be purchased (and shipped worldwide) at http://yvonneayoub.imagekind.com/
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| About the Artist |
Today, as an award-winning UNESCO artist, illustrator, muralist and photographer, working mostly to commission, Yvonne seeks in her work to reflect the rich diversity of media, colour, texture, skill & artistry, of many different cultures worldwide. |
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Morocco, Still life with Arabian 'Oud'
2006 acrylics on plaster wall panel 150 x 90cm |
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mural panel for 'La Fontana' Lebanese restaurant. |
Still life with spheres
2007 acrylics on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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Still life: Indian, wooden bowl with spheres |
'Graceful Landing', Arundel bird sanctuary, Sussex
2006 oil on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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swan in bird sanctuary, Arundel, Sussex |
'Path to Kastro Beach', Skiathos, Greece
2007 acrylics on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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view of north coast, Skiathos, Greece |
Evangelistra Monastery, Skiathos, Greece
2007 acrylics on canvas 30x30cm |
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Original painting of Evangelistra monastery, on the island of Skiathos in Northern Greece |
'Rug Weaver', Marrakech, Morocco
2007 acrylics on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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Moroccan rug weaver in Medina Marrakech |
'Berber Shepherd', Altlas mountains, Morocco
2007 acrylics on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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Berber shepherd in the Atlas mountains |
'Medina Marrakech', Morocco
2007 acrylics on canvas 101.6 x 76.2 cm |
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Surrealist representation of Medina Marrakech |
Skiathos, Greece, Church
2007 acrylics on canvas 30x30cm |
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Painting of church on Skiathos island in the Sporades, Northern Aegean, Greece |
Skiathos Church 002, Greece
2007 acrylics on canvas 30x30cm |
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Painting of Church on Skiathos Island, Sporades,Northern Aegean, Greece |
Maria's Pizza
2008 acrylics on canvas 30 x 40 |
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The wonderful eclectic interior of Maria's pizza/Pasta restaurant in Skiathos, Greece, inspired me to paint this for her |
'Olive Tree'
2008 oil on canvas 80 x 60 cm |
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Original oil painting of one of the trees in my olive grove on the beautiful island of Skiathos, Greece |
'Skiathos Dancers in Traditional Dress'
2008 oil on canvas 110 x 76 cm |
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Original oil painting of Folk Dancers, wearing traditional costume on the Greek island of Skiathos |
Olives
2009 acrylics on board 50 x 50 |
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painting of olives and olive leaves |
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| Education and biography |
Classically trained (primarily as a ballet dancer) in all the Arts, including fine art, music, dance and literature, Yvonne is highly skilled in many disciplines from painting to poetry; patchwork, to performance art. She utilises them all in order to find personal artistic expression.
PAST EXHIBITIONS:
August 10th - 14th 2007, 'Colours of Skiathos'- 1st Annual Exhibition
Showcasing latest works by over 40 local artists at the Bourtzi Cultural Centre, Skiathos, Greece.
April 2008, 'On the Wing' - Easter Exhibition
Selected works of birds by local artists, auctioned in support of Skiathos' 'Children in Need'
July 1st - Aug 31st 2008, 'Colours of Skiathos'- 2nd Annual Exhibition
Showcasing latest works by over 40 local artists at the Bourtzi Cultural Centre, Skiathos, Greece.
September 2008 UNESCO Exhibition
At the Evangelistria monastery, Skiathos, Greece
October 2008 UNESCO Exhibition,
At the Magna Gallery, Athens, Greece.
November 2008 UNESCO Exhibition
At the Lycee, Athens, Greece |
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| Future shows |
May 23rd - June 10th 'EsSense of Skiathos' a 2 woman show (in collaboration with renowned Irish artist Mary Dillon)at the Archipelagos Gallery, Skiathos Greece.
June 10th - June 17th, solo exhibition at the Archipelagos Gallery, Skiathos, Greece.
June 27th - July 14th 'Jewels of Sporades', a collaborative exhibition of UNESCO artists, at the Bourtzi, Skiathos Greece.
Aug.15th - Sept 8th, 'Colours of Skiathos, 3rd annual exhibition showcasing the latest works by 40 local artists. |
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Website: www.yvonne-ayoub.com |
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