Shani Rhys James - The Black Cot - Tapa blanda

The first monograph published on Shani Rhys James, winner of the Jerwood Prize in 2003. Lavishly illustrated with up to 50 colour reproductions of major oil paintings, including her latest work to be shown in a major one-person exhibition touring Britain in 2004. Includes full biographical and career details of the artist, an introduction by Geraint Talfan Davies, present chair of the Arts Council of Wales and a major essay by eminent art critic Edward Lucie Smith, placing the artist's work in the context of late 20th century and early 21st century visual art.

Shani Rhys James was born in Melbourne, Australia to a Welsh father and Australian mother in 1951. Her family emigrated to Britain when she was a young girl. She has settled in rural Wales for over 30 years and currently lives in Llangadfan, near Welshpool in Powys. Winner of numerous prizes including The National Portrait Award, The Mostyn Open, The Hunting Prize, the Gold Medal at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Jerwood Prize and awarded Welsh Woman in Culture 2003.