Jim Threapleton

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JIM THREAPLETON

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Jim Threapleton is a painter and filmmaker of exceptional ability. In 2008 his BIFA nominated improvised debut feature film, Extraordinary Rendition premiered in competition at the Edinburgh and Locarno International Film Festivals. Working with film in the abstract provoked a return to painting in 2009. He completed his MA in 2010, and has recently been awarded his doctorate in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art, London. After successful shows in London and Singapore, Jim’s work is now held in numerous collections both in the UK and abroad.

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ARTWORK

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