John Spinks
Philomena Moore
Collage on paper, 2012, 22” x 30”

Born in Ireland and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, John Spinks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Durham University, after which he taught English and drama for 15 years.  Upon moving to New York City, he was a studio manager for Helen Frankentahler and then for James Rosenquist, while always seriously pursuing his own artwork.  His work has been included in several museum exhibitions, and he has shown with a number of galleries in New York City, including the Danese Gallery, the Andrew Edlin Gallery, and the Irish Arts Center.  In October, 2013, Kinz + Tillou presented Spinks' work in a special exhibition, The Last Ship, at the Public Theater in NYC in conjunction with a run of benefit performances of the same title by Spinks' longtime friend, Sting, as they grew up together in the ship building towns of Wallsend and Newcastle upon Tyne. Spinks' works are represented in many private and corporate collections including Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA; Marsh & McLennan, Greenwich, CT; and Sony Music, Miami, FL. tilloufineart.com

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