Amie Kingston b. 29 November 1908

Also known as Amy Kingston, Amie Challen
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Mid 20th century painter, printmaker, theatrical designer and art teacher. Textile prints commissioned by Marion Hall Best ca.1942 are known. Amy Kingston worked prolifically in Australia and the UK, designing for the stage, the ballet and working as an art teacher.
Name
Amie Kingston
Also known as:
  • Amy Kingston
  • Amie Challen
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • display artist (ANZSIC code: 6924) -
  • theatrical designer (ANZSIC code: 9002) -
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) -
Birth date
29 November 1908
Birth place
Hobart, Tas.
Birth note
also given as 1911, 1912 [acc. NGA, 1995], 1918 [all: sic]
Death date
13 January 1996
Death place
Elanora Heights, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1924 - c.1976
Residence
  • 1940 - 1996 Sydney, NSW
  • 1937 - 1940 London, England, UK
  • 1933 - 1937 Hobart, Tas.
  • 1932 - 1933 Sydney, NSW
  • 1908 - 1932 Hobart, Tas.
Training
  • c.1939 - University of London, London, England, UK
  • c.1937 - c.1940 Central School of Art and Craft, London, England, UK
  • c.1937 - c.1940 Westminster School of Art, London, England
  • c.1937 - c.1940 Slade School, London, England, UK
  • c.1932 - c.1933 Julian Ashton's Sydney Art School, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1930 - c.1932 Hobart Technical College, Hobart, Tas
  • 1924 - 1927 Hobart Technical College, Hobart, Tas.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions
Website