The work of a renowned artist who died last year is to go on display at Finsbury Library.<br><br>Geoffrey Fletcher’s passion for London’s unique character and his fondness for Islington are being celebrated in the Local History Centre’s latest exhibition.<br><br>‘Islington Overlooked: Paintings and Drawings by Geoffrey Fletcher’ celebrates the life and work of this great artist who donated a vast collection of his paintings and sketches to Islington Council’s libraries in the 1970s.<br><br>Fletcher’s fondness for Islington was a result of the borough being one of the few places in which to experience what he referred to as the “real London” after World War II.<br><br>For over 30 years Fletcher wrote and illustrated a weekly column in the Daily Telegraph where he often highlighted what he considered the reckless post-war dismantling of historic buildings and communities. <br><br>He also published many books on painting and drawing techniques – including more than 15 books on London’s unique, but threatened character. <br><br>Executive member for communities, Councillor Laura Willoughby, said that: “Geoffrey Fletcher was a very fine artist and we are honoured that our libraries can be custodians of such a beautiful and extensive collection.<br><br>“Everyone who lives and works in Islington can understand Mr Fletcher’s fondness for the borough and I invite all along to celebrate this beautiful area of London and also the life and work of the artist.”<br><br>The exhibition will run until 14 October at Islington Local History Centre, Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street EC1V 4NB.<br><br>Ends
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