From Dreamtime to Masterpieces, let’s embark on a journey through Australian & Aboriginal Artistry.
As the first indigenous artist to paint and exhibit professionally, Albert Namatjira became known for his watercolour Australian desert landscapes that did not follow traditional styles of Aboriginal art but instead, reflected heavy influences of the styles of the European movements. Notable not only for his contribution to the cause of Australian art, Namatjira came…
Considered to be a central figure behind the success of the Heidelberg School, perhaps one of the most important periods in the history of Australian art, Frederick McCubbin became renowned for his painted depictions, most notably of bush life. Today many of his images have become iconic for the way they effectively portray the struggles…
Greatly driven by the creative process, the natural bohemian, Norman Lindsay became the most celebrated Australian black and white illustrator of his time. With a genius for adapting and developing the styles to which he was attracted, Lindsay made a significant contribution to the art world not only with his skilful illustrations but also for…
As a woman who possessed a fierce dedication to the arts, landscape artist Elizabeth Parsons made a significant contribution to the Australian art world during her time. Acting as a strong campaigner of the watercolour medium Parsons created many works that were often subject to critical acclaim and having held many prominent positions within the…
With a presence that has been strongly felt within the Australian arts community, Thomas William Roberts came to be highly regarded as one of the chief instigators behind furthering the standard of art in Australia. As a painter, draughtsman and pioneer of plein air impressionism Roberts played a key role in marking a significant point…
A pioneer in Australian art and design, the modernist painter, wood engraver and print maker, Margaret Preston made a profound effect on the art world with her highly decorative and stylistic works. Creating distinctive cosmopolitan still life prints, the art of Margaret Preston serves to symbolise one of Australia’s most aesthetically original historical periods. Born…
One of Australia’s most highly regarded landscape artists, Lloyd Rees’ influential presence in the Australian art world has been strongly felt. With an artistic repertoire of high calibre consisting of paintings, drawings, etchings and lithographs, Rees’ landscapes came to be greatly celebrated for the way they encapsulated a deep affinity for the Australian landscape and…
As an active campaigner of plein air painting practices and the woman responsible for instigating the role of theosophy in Australian art, the painter Jane Price became well-known not only for her distinct Naturalist landscapes, but also for the close associations she had with the prominent male and female figures of the Heidelberg School. Born…
With a unique perspective on life and the way he showed a talent for effectively using colour and light to transform mundane subject matter into something special, the expatriate painter, Jeffrey Smart has come to be considered a legend within the Australian art world, renowned for his modernist depictions of urban landscapes. Born in Adelaide…