Shadbolt, Jack, 1909-1998

Jack Shadbolt was born in England and emigrated to Victoria, B.C. In the 1930s he taught art in the public schools in B.C., and later studied art in London Paris. He began teaching at the Vancouver School of Art in the 1940s, and at the same time pursued the development of his own painting and writing. In 1948 he attended the Art Students' League in New York where he developed his interest in abstract modern art. Shadbolt taught many art workshops, and travelled widely throughout the world. His art is held in many Canadian public buildings and galleries, and corporate and private North American collections, and has been shown in many international exhibitions.

From the description of Jack Shadbolt fonds. 1934-1990. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606462218