Profiles of Australian Artists

September 7, 2022

Profile: Margaret Olley

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 […]
September 7, 2022

Profile: Fred Williams

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 […]
August 3, 2022

Profile: Howard Arkley

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, […]
August 3, 2022

Profile: Inge King

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 […]
July 4, 2022

Profile: Rosemary Laing

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 […]
July 4, 2022

Profile: Lin Onus

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, […]
July 4, 2022

Profile: Minnie Pwerle

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 […]
June 2, 2022

Profile: Garry Shead

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 […]
June 2, 2022

Profile: Tim Storrier

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 […]
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