Acclaimed Welsh artist Kevin Sinnott has died at the age of 78. Sinnott, who was born in Sarn, Bridgend county, to Irish parents, gained recognition for his painting "Running Away with the Hairdresser."
The prominent artwork, depicting two figures fleeing along a terraced street, is housed at the National Museum in Cardiff. According to Museum Wales, Sinnott was among Wales' most celebrated painters, with his creations part of significant collections both within the United Kingdom and globally.
Sinnott received his training at the Royal College of Art in London and achieved considerable success in the 1980s, holding exhibitions at notable galleries in London and the United States. His pieces were acquired by prestigious institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the British Council, the Royal College of Art, the British Museum, and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales.
He continued his artistic practice at his home in the Garw Valley until his death. His wife, Susan, passed away in 2017. Sinnott is survived by his four children and 11 grandchildren.