Derek Menary

Was born in Belfast. He Studied at Belfast College of Arts, followed by Studentship with Belfast Arts Theatre. From 1965 - 70, he worked in the professional theatre and BBC Television (London) in Production and Design. In 1970, Menary left television to become a student at Dartington College of Arts. Devon. He has exhibited widely, both in the UK and abroad, including London Contemporary Art Fairs 1990-96, The Royal Academy, Royal West of England Academy and Bath Contemporary Art Fair. His style is invigorating. He uses bold, energetic strokes of colour, usually in acrylic and gesso, to portray the moorlands and hills that are so familiar to him.