About The Artist

JOHN POWELL Mandeville P.O., Manchester, Jamaica TeleFax/Cell: (876) 470-8510 Website: http://www.absolutearts.com/johnpowellpaintings john-powell.fineartamerica.com johnpowellpaintings@gmail.com, johnpowellpaintings@mail.absolutearts.com,johnpaintings@yahoo.com BORN: 1960 Manchester, Jamaica EDUCATION: 1993-94 University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica 1987-90 Certificate (Credit.), Fine Art, Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts (EMCVPA), Kingston, Jamaica 1986-87 Knox Community College EXHIBITIONS: (SELECTED ARTIST INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS): 2011-2012 Rome/Italy December 17/2011 to July 30/2012-Space Gallery- Climate Change World touring Exhibition 2008,2009,-2011 World HIV/AIDS Day art exhibition (Miami International University of Art & Design 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 2011 "Art History Channel/21st Century Artists Gallery (Ohio USA) 2009- "Climate Change-The Impact" ,Mill Street Loft Gallery,45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York,USA May 16th,2009 2oo8- "Climate Change-The Impact", November 27th,2008 at the historic KORNHAUS, Kempten,Oberallgau,Germany in the framework of EZA! 10th anniversary,20 artists-9Countries 2008- “Climate Change-The Impact ",Feb 20-March 1-2008-ACA Gallery 183 Queen Street East,(at Jarvis) Toronto,Ontario M5AIS2 Canada 2007- “Climate Change – The Impact “International Digital Art Exhibition -24th August -16th Sept 2007 22 artists -10 Countries, at Lost Dog -1150 Main Avenue-Durango- Colarado USA 2007- Exhibition April 1st-2007,”Climate Change-The Impact “ International Digital Art Exhibition (Wuppertal/Germany) Exhibition 3rd-30th June 2006-Galerie Kalina,”Regen/Germany” (Physical) 2006- Exhibition 10th March, Gallery, “Dwor Zieleniewskich”,in Trzebinia (Trzebinia,ul.j.Pisudskiego 47a). (CHELMEK POLAND),(PHYSICAL 2005 Bird 2005 International Award, Commonwealth Exhibition, GUFANG GALLERY (Beijing China) 2005- December 9th, (MOKSIR), Poland Chelmek, Gallery "EPICENTRUM",(EUROPE) 2004- Saturn Art,(Online Exhibition.) North American host site 2004- Cologne Cyber Dome,( Online show.) Central American host site. 2004- Celebrating Venus Transit, (Worldwide Online show.) Hawaiian host site 2004-05 Exhibition & Auction , Saint-Auvent Castle (France), . . . . www.saint-auvent.net 2002-04 Konture.com, Online Gallery,(Europe) 2002-04 absolutearts.com 2002-04 arttract.com 2003-04 abs - gallery .com 2004- artq.net SOLO EXHIBITION: 1990-97 Bracoe Village Resort, Jamaica Edna Manley College (EMCVPA) (LOCAL EXHIBITIONS): 2005- Devon House (Tsunami Project/Donation) 2000 Jamaican Artists & Craftsmen Guil, 10th Anniversary Show, Le Meridien,Jamaica Pegasus, Kingston Jamaica 2001- Artist of the Year, the Mutual Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica 1997-2003 Sun Art Gallery, Half Moon Hotel, Jamaica 1990-96 Annual National Exhibition, 1998,2000 National Gallery of Jamaica. 1997-2004 Gallery Pegasus, Kingston, Jamaica 2001 Tryall Golf Club 1994- 2000, 2001-2003 Mandeville Annual Arts Exhibition, Manchester, Jamaica 1999 Mid-Generation, Mutual Life Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica 1991-92, 1994-98 Young Generation, Mutual Life Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica 1996 M. K. Gallery,Spectrum Gallery Red-Cross, Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus, Kingston, Jamaica 1995 Mico Teachers’ College, Kingston, Jamaica Heart Foundation of Jamaica 1993-94 Young Talent, The Bay Gallery, Montego Bay, Jamaica 1993 Rotary Art Auction, The Bay Gallery, Montego Bay, Jamaica 1991-92 United Foundation of Jamaica, Mutual Life Gallery, Kingston,Jamaica 1991 Chelsea Galleries, Kingston, Jamaica 1990 AWARDS: 2007 Man of Achievement Award by (ABI),Inc. 2007 Gold Medal for Jamaica,by (ABI) 2005- Honorable Award-Bird2005 International Art Award, Commonwealth Competition, Beijing Natural Culture Center (Beijing China) 2003-2004 Golden Web Award winner, goldenwebawards.com 2002 Kara Art Bronze Award, Karaart.com, . . Geneva/Switzerland 2002 Man of Achievement Award by the International Biographical . Center (IBC), Cambridge, England 2002 21st Century Award for Achievement by the International . Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England 2001 Nomination for International Man of the Year by the International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England 2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 21st Century by the International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England 1998-2003 Four, Certificates of Recognition & Who's Who in the World of Arts-15th,16th, 17th & 20th, Editions by Marquis Who's Who Publication Board. 2005 Certificate of Collection, for artwork Spirit of "Piece" by Artist John Powell, was collected into the Beijing National Culture Center 1990 Two, National Certificates of (MERIT) 1991 Bronze Medal, (JCDC) Festival Competition 1986-1990 Rotary Scholarship CAREER RELATED: Invited by Rotary international as keynote speaker on the topic: (Art and the Economy-Hit or Miss)-2009. Dissertation/Thesis, Art appreciation classes, looking at Art, research papers, interviews, locally & Internationally (done on : John Powell. Interviewed by: Japanese Journalist, Shogo Sugawara, Director of NHK-TV Company,for the japan TV audience February- 2007. TVJ, program:Smile Jamaica -1997 RJR Intertainment News,Program: Sounds and Scenes. Nyack College, Manhattan N.Y.(USA), by Student: Denice. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, (USA), by student: Beth. San Antonio College (Texas), by student: Maria Vasquea. Edna Manley College of The Visual & Performing Arts, (EMCVPA), Kingston Jamaica, by a student of the (School of Visual Arts). Northern Caribbean University, (N.C.U), Student. Artist-in-residence Bracoe Village, 1997. Consultant Contemporary Who's Who, American Biographical Institute Consultant editor, American Biographical Institute. Nominated by The Internal Committee to participate in the Fifth Annual - International Biennial of Contemporary Art Namination for the United Culture Convention’s International Peace Prize, 2006,by The United Convention of the United State of America (ABI). December, 2005, Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, I1 Presidente della Biennale Prof .Pasquale Celona E-mail:info@artestudio.net Invited to exhibit in the Florence Biennale Italy.Biennale Internazionle Biennale Pro.Pasquale Celona and the Committee. The International Scientific Committee has selected/invited Mr. John Powell to participate in the Biennale as Exhibiting Artist for his country "Biennale In- ternazionale dell' Arte Contemporanea",the fourth edition in Florence December 2003. President of the Biennale Prof .Pasquale Celona E-mail:info@artestudio.net MEMBERSHIPS: * National Gallery of Jamaica, Metro. Museum of Art * Contemporary Who's Who, Board member, * (American Biographical Institute) * Webism Group of Worldwide Artists * I SA-International Society of Artists * Climate Change-The Impact (World) * President of World Art Games (WAG),Jamaica PUBLICATIONS: BIOGRAPHY APPEARED IN THE FOLLOWING BOOKS IN JAMAICA AND ABROAD: Contemporary Who’s Who 2003/2004, published by, American Biographical Institute Contemporary Who’s Who 2004, publication by, American Biographical Institute, International Directory of Experts and Expertise 2005-2008, Premier Edition, American Biographical Institute Inducted/Listed in the (Register of the World’s Most Respected Experts) by, (ABI), 2006 Contemporary Who’s Who, (World’s Most Respected Experts), by (ABI), 2007 Russian newspaper:Rabota i Obrazovanie “Captioned”: Artpeople The Jamaican-A Rayne Publication Volume 111-1989 Who's Who & What's What in Jamaican Arts & Entertainment,1st Edition The Millennium Edition of Who's Who in the world Who’s Who in the World 26th Edition-2008 Who’s Who in the World 25th Silver Anniversary Edition Who’s Who in the World 2007-24th Deluxe Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic- 23rd Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic- 22nd Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic- 21st Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic- 20th Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic-19th Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic-18th Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic-17th Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic-16th Edition Who's Who in the World, Classic-15th Edition MARQUIS WHO’S WHO PUBLICATIONS -1998-2008 Dictionary of International Biography, 27th Edition Dictionary of International Biography, 28th Edition Dictionary of International Biography, 29th Edition . 1998, 99-01, 02 . 2000 outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century -2008-(IBC), publications Madison Who’s Who include edition 2005-2010 Publication . Outstanding People of the 20th Century, 21st & 2nd Edition, International Biography, IBC Publications . Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century, International Biography, IBC Publications . Inducted in the book, "Living Legends”, International Biography, IBC Publications COLLECTIONS: Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Jamaica Bank of Jamaica (BOJ),co-operate collection In the National Collection of the state of (Chelmek Poland) Beijing National Culture Center, (Beijing China) Wesley Salter, Attorney-at-Law é Sir Florizel Glasspole é Sir Howard Cooke é Senator Oswald Harding é Donna Scott-Mottley é Dr. Karl Runcie, USA é Malcolm Uglow (Canada) é Daniel Switalski, USA é Vernon Chung, é Bank of Jamaica Governor, Derick Latibeaudiere é French Embassy (Kingston) é Citizens Bank é ICWI Group é Bank of Nova Scotia é Dr. Olive Lewin é Hope Brooks, artist and Dean, Edna Manley College for the Visual & Performing Arts EMCVPAé Rev. Carmen Stewart, Custos of Kingston & St. Andrew é Michele Naylor, lawyer é Dr. & Mrs. John Malcolm é Wesley van Riel, economist é Vivian Crawford, banker & executive director of the Institute of Jamaica é Ron Burgess, businessman é Roy Golding, banker é Pat Kentish, artist é Dr. Robinson é Dr. Beryl Allen, lecturer, UWI é Mr. Peyser, hotelier, USA é Ms. Barbara Peart, Cable & Wireless Branch Manager é Bracoe Village Resort Hotel é Deborah Vamdame, Canada éMr. William S. Richard, Canada éJanice Elliot, salesmanager Euro Star Motors Limited éDrs. Wade & Velmoure Morgan éMr. & Mrs. Jupont, Belgium éBob Lily, Chicago éAngela Wilson, England éLavern Laslron, (Belgium),Sadie Song (Kingston) COMMISSIONS: Rev. Carmen Stewart, Custos of Kingston & St. Andrewé Mr. Daniel Switalski, USA é Mrs. Daisy Chung, business éMr. & Mrs. D. Young éBridgeport Comprehensive High School (presented to the Governor General of Jamaica The Right Honorable Sir Howard Cooke) éMrs. McNair Margaret é Mrs. Margaret Kuchenrenther, US REPRESENTED BY: . Galerie kalina “Regen/Germany” . Gallery Pegasus . 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica Tel: (876) 926-3690-9 Ext. 3020, . Fax: (876)-929 - 5855 - Email: gallerypegasus@flow.com . Gallery NordHof (Germany) . abs-gallery.com artq.com www.artingrid.de/1sthourwebism.htm