SEAHOUSES
376059
Oil on canvas
a beautiful example of Sylvia Molloy’s work fishermen brining in their catch to sell.
Born in Newcastle 1914,Sylvia studied at Armstrong College, Durham University (1932-36) then onto Johannesburg College of Art (1948-52) where she ob her masters degree. She also studied at the Montparnesse Paris for a short time in 1939. Sylvia travelled to Burma in 1940 and subsequently to India living amongst the loca people giving her the opportunity to paint them in their own environment in all walks of life. She returned to England for a Brief period after the war Before setting off to South Africa in December 1947 where she continued to paint and teach art. In 1963 Sylvia returned to England and. Made a permanent home and studio, whilst continuing to travel and paint. She was a member of the Free Painters and Sculptors Society, The National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Engravers.
Exhibitions include TheRoyal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Royal Society of British Artists, The Society of Women Artists, Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery, Art Gallery Lavenham Suffolk to name but a few.