George Aubrey Aria b. 7 May 1904

Also known as Aub, Aub Aria
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Sydney cartoonist, caricaturist, painter and advertising agent. Aria drew war cartoons for Smith's Weekly and created the comic strips 'The Aria Kids' and 'Mr Tutt', both of which ran for several years. In 1936, he was engaged by Emil Sodersteen to assist in the design of the Vitrolite glass murals for the Martin Place extensions to the Hotel Australia. The hotel was demolished in 1972.