Profiles of Australian Artists

Margaret Olley 1923-2011 At the opening night of the last exhibition of Margaret Olley’s works held in 2012 which she had prepared for the day before […]

Fred Williams 1927-1982 Fred Williams left school at the age of 14 to take up an apprenticeship with shopfitters and box makers TS Gill & Sons […]

Howard Arkley 1951-1999 Howard Arkley was an avid drawer from an early age and was fascinated by contemporary art. While he was at the Prahran College, […]

Inge King 1915 – 2016 After completing school in 1932, King thought of becoming a sculptor and found a teacher who instructed her in wood carving […]

Rosemary Laing 1959 – Described as a photo-based artist, Rosemary Laing creates thought-provoking pieces in a contemporary style. Many of her works are photographed landscapes that […]

Lin Onus 1948-1996 Lin Onus (William McLintock Onus) was a proud Yorta Yorta man known for his paintings, sculpture and prints. His art reflected his heritage, […]

Minnie Pwerle born around 1915- died 2006 Minne Pwerle was one of those aboriginal artists who started painting late in life. She came from Utopia, Northern […]

Garry Shead 1942 – Garry Shead’s works are often described as having a narrative, interpretive style. This leaning may have begun with his work in the […]

Tim Storrier 1949 – Tim Storrier is best known for his oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, but he is also a sculptor and printmaker. He […]