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Painter who studied at Derby College of Art and Central School of Art. He was strongly influenced by the work of the writer Thomas Hardy, the prehistoric culture and landscape of Wiltshire and Dorset. Myths such as Demeter and Persephone and The Paradise Garden were themes in Imms’ work. He won a number of awards, including Llewellyn Smith Scholarship and the Northern Arts Purchase Award. Had solo exhibitions at University of Stirling, 1974; Queen Mary College, London, 1976; Thomas Hardy Festival, Dorchester, 1978; Southwark Cathedral, 1981; Central Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton, 1983; and several at New Grafton Gallery from 1987. Victoria & Albert Museum holds his work.

Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)


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