Place: Brockley
Born: 1895
Death: 1974
Biography:
David Jones was a British artist and poet. He was born on November 1, 1895, in Brockley, England. Jones was a member of the first generation of modernist poets and artists. He was influenced by his Welsh heritage and Catholic upbringing. Jones' work includes painting, engraving, calligraphy, writing, illustration, and xylography. He is known for his innovative style and his ability to combine different artistic mediums. Jones received several awards for his work, including the Hawthornden Prize in 1938 and the Bollingen Prize in 1960. He died on October 28, 1974.