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Visual Art Advisor DEREK MARKS
Derek has held at least nine solo exhibitions in the UK. His work has been included in three Two Person exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions. Derek spent much of 2016-2017 writing a book entitled Legacies: Arts & Culture - A Personal Journey. The book received rave reviews when it was first published. Derek has spent considerable time in Hong Kong as an educator and painter. As an art advisor to HKIYAS, he hopes to use his experience and knowledge in the international art scene to help and nurture young students.
STUDIES:
1979-82 BA Fine Art (First Class Honors), Goldsmiths College of Art, England
1978-79 Foundation: Chelsea School of Art, London
TEACHING:
2012 Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Design Institute
1997-2011 Associate Lecturer, University of Arts, London
1990-91 Visiting Tutor: West Surrey School of Arts
1983-90 Visiting Tutor: Byam Shaw School of Arts
AWARDS:
2019-2011 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, London, then touring UK.
1996 The Hunting Prizes: Royal College of Art, London and Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, England
1994 L.A.B. Grant: London Arts Board
1984 G.L.A.A Grant: UK
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