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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
  • Biographical Data b. 1933 London, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 5 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 3 works
  • Exhibitions 12 exhibitions
  • Collections 14 collections
  • Recognitions 5 recognitions
  • References 2 references
  • received
    Overseas Fellowship Grant - Residency in Italy, Visual Arts Board, Australia Council
    Dates
    1987
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Postgraduate Award for work towards MA Degree, Commonwealth Department of Education
    Dates
    1984
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Senior Fellowship - Craft Board, Australia Council
    Dates
    1978
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Grant, Craft Board, Australia Council
    Dates
    1975
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Travelling Scholarship - Royal College of Art
    Dates
    1956
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Also silver medal

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