Print of a watercolour painting was inspired by a pencil sketch and John’s memories of growing up in a colliery village in Usworth, County Durham. The lads are playing a game which was called ‘doors’ or ‘gates’ which helped them hone their skills in dribbling, shooting, barging and hacking opponents. One of the lads in the picture became a schoolboy international and a professional footballer.
John is a Nottingham-based artist, with roots in the North East, and is known for his evocative works that delve into social history
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