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CITYWIDE
Honorary Doctorate for
celebrated artist
In recognition of his talent as a portrait painter, David Griffiths has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Wales.
Together with the physicist Dr. Lyndon Evans, he was presented with the award by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Professor Marc Clement, at a ceremony in St David's Hall.
Professor Clement commented, "We are proud to celebrate the out - standing work of two people who may be from very different disciplines, but have demonstrated both the immense talent and unremitting hard work which it takes to gain such resounding success in their fields. It is a particular pleasure to award these degrees during celebrations for our new international graduates, providing them with inspiring examples of achievement to aim for in their own careers."
The Most Reverend Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales and Pro- Chancellor of The University of Wales said, "David Griffiths' portraits have their own intrinsic value, but as a body of work representing the most important Welsh people of their time, they will surely contribute to defining the way that Welsh society will be viewed by future generations."
On receiving his award, David Griffiths said, "It is an honour and privilege to receive this award which, I would like to think, recognises the long and distinguished tradition of portrait painting in Wales. If it is also supportive of one's efforts to maintain the highest standards of figurative art, then I hope it will be an encouragement to students to develop their own observational skills through portraiture."
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