Erica McGilchrist b. 1926

Also known as Erica Margaret McGilchrist
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Curator
A painter, illustrator, dancer and teacher - taught painting at Kew Mental Hospital, was significant in the women's movement, and has had over 40 solo exhibitions and several retrospectives.
Name
Erica McGilchrist
Also known as Erica Margaret McGilchrist
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Curator
Other Occupation
  • Ballet dancer (ANZSIC code: 9002) -
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
Birth date
1926
Birth place
Mount Gambier, South Australia
Active Period
  • c.1935 - c.1995
Training
  • - Les Ballets Contemporains, Adelaide, SA
  • 1960 - 1961 Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Munich, Germany
  • 1952 - 1955 Melbourne Technical College (RMIT), Melbourne, VIC
  • 1944 - 1946 Adelaide Teachers College, Adelaide, SA
  • - South Australian School of Arts and Crafts, Adelaide, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book