About John Jenkins

Born in west Wales, John studied Fine Art at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

After graduating in 1984 John started a career in theatre design by moving to London where he designed for many of the smaller London theatre companies as well as working backstage in a variety of jobs in west end theatres. These ranged from Stage Electrician with English National Opera, propmaker, scenic carpenter, to scenic artist on 'Phantom of The Opera'. After 4 years, John moved back to live in South Wales, where he worked as a freelance designer in Welsh language theatre and television.

In 1995 John emigrated to Canada where he continued to design, winning awards for his work on the following productions such as 'Vinci' by Maureen Hunter and 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck.

In 1998 john spent the summer working as a model maker in Toronto with Brian Cole Models.

John now lives and works in Hong Kong.