| Art Auction 2010 - Jo Buonaguidi |
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Dancing Lines(Mixed media, 35cm x 45cm, 13.5" x 17.5")
Jo Buonaguidi was born in Southern Rhodesia and came to England in 1954. She attended the Ballet Rambert School and went on to work as a professional dancer until 1972. After retiring from dancing she worked for fashion designer Issey Miyake for 17 years, during which time she was greatly influenced by Issey, his meticulous attention to detail ‘line’ and presentation. Jo started her art training in 1994. Whilst working she was able to attend courses at Central St Martins and Chelsea School of Art. Her figurative life studies capture the feeling and mood of the model with the simplest of lines. She is known for her ‘Dancers’ and for capturing movement. The ‘Dancing Lines’ series are frequently drawn from ‘live’ dancing figures, the lines take on the music. These figures are an interpretation of a love of dancing, a love of music, movement and a sense of fun. Jo has exhibited her work since 1997 and is successful in the UK, America and in Italy. Website: Jo Buonaguidi |
