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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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  • Photograph of George Simon at school in St. Cuthbert's Mission, Guyana

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

  • Photograph of George Simon and 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

  • Photograph of George Simon at work in the Berbice Archaeology Project in 2009

    Simon at work on the Berbice Archaeology Project, 2009.

  • Composite image showing George Simon receiving the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Award for Excellence in May 2012, and celebrations following Simon's receipt of the Award in his hometown of St. Cuthbert's

    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.

  • Photograph of George Simon and Anil Roberts at work on the Palace of the Peacock mural at the University of Guyana (2009)

    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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