Gloria Beckett b. 1943

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A Waka Waka/Kallilia artist, the work of Queensland-born Gloria Beckett often reflects the pain and suffering she endured after being forcibly removed from her family as a child. Employing a range of media including oils and charcoal, Beckett's work can be found in the collection of the Queensland Art Gallery.
Name
Gloria Beckett
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1943
Birth place
Queensland
Death date
2003
Death place
Brisbane, Qld.
Active Period
  • c.2001 - c.2003
Indigenous Australian
 
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Kallilia
  • Waka Waka
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW