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Thraki Rossidou Jones
Spring Blossom in a Wedgwood Vase - Naïf Cypriot Flowers Still Life Painting

1985

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A beautiful naïf oil on canvas still life depicting spring blossom in a wedgwood vase by Thraki Rossidou Jones of Cyprus. Signed and dated 1985 lower right above the rug. Thraki Rossidou Jones started painting in 1980. She developed her very own distinctive style and became one of the most well-known Naif Cypriot artists. Thraki took part in many national and international solo and group exhibitions throughout her long career. Artist: Thraki Rossidou Jones (Cypriot, 1920-2007) Title: Spring Blossom in a Wedgwood Vase Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 20 x 24 inches (61 x 51 cm) including frame Biography Thraki Rossidou Jones 1920 (-2007) Born in Famagusta, Cyprus 1938 Moved to London 1939 Returned to Cyprus 1945 Moved to Wolverhampton, England 1953 Studied art of Bilston College of Art, England 1968 Returned to Famagusta, Cyprus 1974 During the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Thraki and her family leave Famagusta spending 10 months in the Angio Refugee Camp, Dhekealia. In the meantime their son returns to England, and they move to Limassol. They subsequently move to Platres and then to Nicosia (1982-1989) 1980 Began her artistic career 1995 Receives Russian Order of Merit 1999 Receives a Gold Badge for her cultural services to the Serbian State Solo Exhibitions 1980 Curium Palace, Limassol, Cyprus 1981 Artist’s House, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Gloria Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1984 Town Center, Paralimni, Cyprus 1986 Gloria Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1986 Town Hall, Larnaca, Cyprus 1984 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1987 Morphi Gallery, Limassol, Cyrus 1988 Wood Green, London 1988 Gloria Gallery, Nicosia 1989 Gallery of Naןve Art, Kovacica 1990 Morphi Gallery, Limassol, Cyprus 1990 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1990 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1992 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1992 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1992 Town Hall, Larnaca, Cyprus 1993 Morphi Gallery, Limassol, Cyprus 1994 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1994 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1994 Cyprus Cultural Center, New York 1995 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1995 Museum of Naןve Art, Jagodina, Yugoslavia 1995 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1996 MIAN International Museum of Naive Art of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro 1996 House of Friendship, Ministry of Culture, Moscow 1996 Central Gallery, London 1997 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 1997 Cyprus House, Athens 1997 Kyklos Gallery, Paphos, Cyprus 1998 Embassy of Russia, Nicosia, Cyprus 1998 Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus 2005 Peter’s Gallery, Nicosia, Cyprus Group Exhibitions 1995 7th Painting Colony of Naןve Artists, Museum of Naןve Art, Jagodina, Yugoslavia 1996 8th Painting Colony of Naןve Artists, Museum of Naןve Art, Jagodina, Yugoslavia 1996 “Cyprus 96”, Colony of Women, Cyprus 1997 8th Biennial of Naןve Art, Museum of Naןve Art, Jagodina, Yugoslavia 1996 “Cyprus 97”, Colony of Naןve Artists, Cyprus 1996 Art Festival of E.K.A.T.E, Nicosia, Cyprus Bibliography “Thraki of Cyprus”, Koviljka Smiljkovic (Museum of Naןve Art), 1998, Jagodina
  • Creator:
    Thraki Rossidou Jones (1920 - 2007, Cypriot)
  • Creation Year:
    1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Sevenoaks, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1955213393532
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