Herbert Kitchener Currie b. 1915

Also known as Kitch None
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Glass & metal Artist / Designer),
  • Artist (Carver)
Herbert Kitchener Currie was born in 1915. He was a silversmith, woodworker, leatherworker and teacher. Currie ceased work in 1988 when failing eyesight, due to cataracts, interfered with his ability to see. Operations undertaken in 1990 enabled him to commence work again in 1991 and he continued almost until his death in 2002.
Tags: Leatherwork, Metalwork, Woodwork

Citations

  • Erickson, Dorothy (2000), 'Art and Design in Western Australia: Perth Technical College 1900-2000’, Central Metropolitan College of TAFE, Perth, WA.

  • Erickson, Dorothy (1992), 'Aspects of Stylistic and Social Influence on the Practice of Gold and Silversmithing in Western Australia 1829-1965’, University of Western Australia, PhD Thesis, Perth, WA.

  • Erickson, Dorothy (1994), 'Kitch Currie: sixty years a silversmith and still at work’, Craftwest, Winter, cover page and pages 4 and 5.

Initial data sources

  • Western Australian artists, designers & makers (1829-1959)