Michael Durham

Michael Durham studied at Leeds College of Art in Yorkshire and when Eric Atkinson, who’s work can be seen at Westland Gallery, came to London and founded Fanshawe College’s Fine Arts Program, he quickly asked Michael to join him as a professor. Together, and along with countless other talented professors, they created an innovative program that would play a role in the development of countless successful artists and creatives that are currently contributing to London’s culture. Michael was a professor of fine art at Fanshawe College from 1970-2003.  He has been exhibiting his work since 1966 and has received numerous awards and prizes over the years. His work is in collections in Canada, USA and Great Britain.  His current body of work brings together images from all different parts of his life. Details from ancient art combined with images from his childhood, ancient architecture and images from other cultures and religions. Objects collected from around the world and yard sales sit alongside animals, birds, and fish. Images come and go as the painting gets resolved, often leaving faded traces like memories.