Roland Jarvis

Roland in 2012 (1926-2016)

Photo: C Alun Callendar

Roland was an unusually multi talented, productive and energetic individual who died at his Hastings studio aged 90, marking the end of a creative and extraordinary life. (See Film Interview in About)

He was a painter, printmaker, sculptor, clockmaker and producer of animation films.

(Slideshow film of some paintings below)

He exhibited regularly as a member at the Rye Society of Artists as well as in Hastings, Brighton, Maidstone and London. His work has been collected by several important Museums and Galleries including the Towner, Eastbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.

After his death in 2016 and 2019, 3 retrospective exhibitions, which were highly successful, were held at the Fleet Gallery in St Leonards on Sea. as well as 2 Open Studio events as part of Old Town Carnival Week.

In August 2025 further exhibitions of Roland's work will be taking place in at the following venues:-

There will be a large selection of prints and drawings as well as some paintings.

West Hill Community Centre, Croft Road, TN34 3JT as part of OTCW

Sunday 3rd 2 - 5.00pm

Monday 4th 12 - 4.30pm

Tuesday 5th 12 - 4.30pm

Church Hall, St Mary Magdalen Orthodox Church, Church Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6EE

as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival

Saturday and Sunday 30/31st. 1 - 6pm

Saturday and Sunday 6/7th September 1 - 6pm

If you are interested in viewing or purchasing any work please use the

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All work is for sale at affordable prices.