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Works shortlisted for the 2003 Jerwood Painting Prize, including Alison Watt's, go on display in London on Wednesday

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Australian Shani Rhys-James has exhibited her work across Europe, with self-portraits her field of expertise

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Suzanne Haltom studied fine art at London's Slade School and travelled to Mombassa and Kenya to study Swahili art

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John Wonnacott was awarded a CBE for services to art in 2000 and has also painted the Royal Family

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John Hoyland was trained at the Royal Academy and has taught at art schools in London

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Marc Vaux was head of painting at St Martin's College of Art until leaving to focus on his own work