George Simon was a Guyanese Lokono Arawak artist and archaeologist. He was the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana, based primarily in his hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission.
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Simon (far left) at school in St. Cuthbert's Mission
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
Simon at work on the Berbice Archaeology Project, 2009.
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.
Simon and the Bimichi paintings (2009): (left to right) Simon with his painting Bimichi I; Simon working on Bimichi II.Awards 1
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George Simon was a Guyanese Lokono Arawak artist and archaeologist. He was the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana, based primarily in his hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission. Simon was widely regarded as one of the leading Guyanese artists of his generation, and his paintings are notable for their explorations of Amerindian culture and the Guyanese environment. He was also recognized for his achievements as an educator, his efforts to develop opportunities for Amerindian artists in Guyana, and for his work as an archaeologist.
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