John Gillies

b. 1945

Christchurch, New Zealand

1957

learned figure drawing under sculptor, Tom Taylor.

1969-1970

combined services South Vietnam.

1971

graduated University of Otago Medical School.

1980

specialist physician, FRACP.

2003

clinical director, Canterbury District Health Board.

2007

full time artist and portrait painter.

1977

first solo exhibition, Dunedin NZ.

1992

highly commended, Telecom Art Award.

1998

creative excellence award, NZ Wearable Arts Award.

2005

section winner, Montana World of Wearable Arts Award

2008

published “In my chair”, a collection of portraits of Cantabrians.