Heather Dorrough b. 1933

Also known as Heather Denise Blake-Smith
  • Maker (Jewellery Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Installation Artist)
Dorrough was born in London where she worked as an interior designer. She came to Australia via New York and continued her interiors work while lecturing at the UNSW. After 1964, she began exploring textiles and other media. She is well known for her textile wall hangings and installations commissions.
Tags: Fabric art, Wearable art, Artist working with architects
parent of
Kate Dorrough
Other occupation
associate of
Jacqueline Menzies
Curator
spouse of
Tony Dorrough
Architect
associate of
Jane Burns
Other occupation
associate of
Mary White
1933
Designer (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)