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George Simon (23 April 1947 – 15 July 2020) was a Guyanese artist and archaeologist. He was the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana. He was seen as one of the leading Guyanese artists. His paintings (acrylic on canvas, paper or twill fabric) are known for their explorations of Amerindian culture and the Guyanese environment.

Simon died on 15 July 2020 from cancer, aged 73.

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  • George Simon at school in St. Cuthbert's (restoration)

    George Simon (far left) at school in St. Cuthbert's Mission.

  • The Lokono Artists Group

    Simon with members of the Lokono Artists Group. Left to Right: "Puffy" Clenkien, Telford Taylor, Ossie Hussein (standing), Foster Simon, George Simon and Lynus Clenkien

  • George Simon at work on the Berbice Archaeology Project, 2009

    Simon at work on the Berbice Archaeology Project, 2009.

  • George Simon ANSA Award Ceremonies 2012

    The Anthony N. Sabga Award: (left to right) Simon receiving the award on 5 May 2012; celebrations in honour of Simon and his award held at his hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission on 11 May 2012.

  • George Simon Bimichi Paintings I and II (reworked)

    Simon and the Bimichi paintings (2009): (left to right) Simon with his painting Bimichi I; Simon working on Bimichi II.

  • George Simon and Anil Roberts at work on Palace of the Peacock mural

    George Simon (left) and Anil Roberts (right) at work on the mural Palace of the Peacock: Homage to Wilson Harris at the University of Guyana (2009).

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