Simon Lewty

Simon Lewty (born 1941) is an English artist. Lewty uses many different layers in his work and mixes text with picture. Some of his work is based on a map of Warwickshire - where he used to live - and he draws pictures symbolizing his memories of the place.

Early life

He was born in Sutton Coldfield in 1941. He attended Mid-Warwickshire School of Art, now Warwickshire College (1957–1960), Hornsey College of Art (1961–1963).[1] He worked as a lecturer at the Mid-Warwickshire College of Further Education, (Warwickshire College), (1964–1981), before living and working in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and in Swanage, Dorset.

Monograph

The Self as a Stranger (2010) is a monograph on the work of Simon Lewty, Black Dog Publishing, London.

References

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