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__Michael Adams-Artist __

Hi everyone welcome to my page! On this page you can find out information on one of Seychelles most well known artists, Michael Adams!

Michael Adams is recognized all over the world for his bright, vibrant paintings and silkscreens. __History: __ Michael Adams was born in Malaysia in 1937. He was sent to England when he was 9 for schooling and went to Falmouth college of art where he discovered the wonderful forest of Heligan in Cornwall, where he painted and the Royal College of Art, London. There he studied engraving and painting for 7 years. In his final year in 1961 he was chosen to go to Makerere University, Uganda to start the graphic department there from 1961- 19. He then decided to become a free lance artist painting mostly in East Africa and holding many successful exhibitions there. He met Heather Denselow in 1971 in Kenya where she was teaching at Nairobi primary school.They came to Seychelles in 1972 where they got married and brought a lovely wooden house in the jungle at 'Anse Aux Poules Bleues' which means 'Bay of the Blue Chickens'. Michael and Heather still live in the same house, at which they have planted a botanic garden where Michael and his two children Alyssa (30) and Tristan (33) often paint. __The Art: __ Michael has held exhibitions all over the world including England, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Malaysia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, America, South Africa, Austria and Seychelles. He has also painted in many countries, often on commission, in India for Taj hotels, Turkey and Kenya for Robinson club hotels, Bali for Trauminsel Reisen, Mauritius for St.Geran hotel - and he has also painted in Scotland, Switzerland, China, Australia and Tasmania, New Zealand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Italy, and Canada. Michael has also made book covers, calendars for Barclays bank, scarves, wine labels, telephone books, ties, the uniform for Air Seychelles, and even bags with his designs on. However Michael is now mostly painting in Seychelles. __The Achievements: __ So far you may be thinking 'what makes this guy so special?' Well, in 2001 Michael was delighted to be awarded the prestigious Member of British Empire award (M.B.E) by Prince Charles on behalf of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the Arts and the Community in the Seychelles.