Linda Sutton
Linda Sutton (born 14 December 1947) is a British painter. She was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
She studied at Winchester School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London, graduating in 1974. She still lives in London.
She is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
Her work is based on narrative and mythological themes, with an autobiographical perspective.
| “ | Figurative and narrative work, enriched by an understanding of the conscious displacements of scale and perspective... | ” | |
| — The Sunday Times | |||
Prizes
Linda Sutton has won many prizes including:
- 1972 Royal College of Art (100 ft mural)
- 1979-1981 GLC Spirit of London, Royal Festival Hall
- 1981 First prize, Contemporary Arts Society, RAC Club, London
- 1982 National Portrait Gallery, London
- 1987 Royal Academy Summer exhibition
Collections
Many of Linda's paintings are in art collections throughout the world. These include:
- Queen Fabiola of Belgium
- Tate Gallery
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Sainsbury Collection
- Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath (Longleat House)
- Ian & Cynthia Short Collection
External links
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