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Article: A lasting legacy.(News)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- June 24, 2005
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Byline: By Tony Curtis
Colin Jones was one of the most interesting of his generation of artists working in Wales. But his life was cut short by a tragic accident. Professor Tony Curtis explores his importance
IN 1967 Wales lost one of its most promising artists when Colin Jones died after an accident at his home in Whitchurch, Cardiff.
In his 39th year, Jones was achieving much in his role as an educator, he had just succeeded Evan Chariton as an HMI for visual art; and as a painter he was building on successful exhibitions at the Attic Gallery in ...