David
John was born in Liverpool and trained as an artist at the
Liverpool College of Art. Leaving England in 1969 he has
lived in South Africa, Canada, Ireland, the Canary Islands,
and Australia, painting and writing short stories before
settling in Arrowtown, New Zealand a decade later.
His
reputation became firmly established in New Zealand, not
only as an award winning artist and writer but also as a
playwright and actor. He has written and directed three plays
and a musical for community theatre and has gained stage
experience with drama groups and theatre-sport.
Arrowtown
is a rich source of inspiration for David John’s art,
having provided material to illustrate three books about
the gold mining town’s history as well as inspiration
for his paintings, poetry and the stage musical
‘RUSH!’. Over 40,000 people have now seen this smash
hit show in New Zealand theatres.
David's
studio is open to the public at 49 Manse Road, Arrowtown,
New Zealand.
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