My work is figurative and expressive in intention but based on the post-impressionist premise that . . . a picture is essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order (Maurice Denis, 1890). . . I also believe that the play of memory and imagination can be as inspiring a motif as direct visual experience and as relevant to the creative process.

Solo and Shared Exhibitions: 1987 Exhibition in the Dock Office, Barry, sponsored by Geest Industries and ABP to mark the centenary of Barry Docks. 1991–3 Manor House Fine Art and successive Welsh Art Fairs. 1996 'Looking Back,' The Bridge Gallery, The University of South Glamorgan. 1997 'Quartet,' Family Exhibition, St. David's Hall, Cardiff. 2001 'A Family Affair,' James, Lewis, Eileen and Jennifer Allan, The Lillie Gallery, Glasgow. 2002 'Auld Lang Syne,' with Eileen Allan, The Washington Gallery.

VOGA Group Exhibitions: 2005, 'Twin Towns' Exhibitions, Rheinfelden, Germany and Fécamp, France. 2006, 'Beyond the Vale' Newport Museum and Art Gallery. Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2007 VOGA Tenth Anniversary Exhibition, St David's Hall, Cardiff. The Gate, Cardiff. 2008, 'Internationalism' St Donats Arts Centre. The Eisteddfod, Cardiff. 'Impressions' Art Central, Barry. 'Visual Feast' Cowbridge.

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Lewis Allan DA, BA, MA