Ira Forbes Smith b. 1920

Also known as Ira Forbes-Smith, Ira Kentish
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Designer, painter and craft worker Ira Forbes Smith (1920-1994) was one of a number of women who were active and influential in the shaping of Perth's cultural life up to and immediately after World War II.
Name
Ira Forbes Smith
Also known as:
  • Ira Forbes-Smith
  • Ira Kentish
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • teacher (ANZSIC code: 8220)
Birth date
1920
Death date
18 February 1994
Death place
Western Australia, Keysbrook Farm, near Perth, WA
Death note
Keysbrook Farm near perth
Residence
  • 1952 - 1994 Keysbrook, WA
Training
  • Saturday morning classes, 1934 - 1939 Perth School of Art
  • studied General Art, 1943 - 1945 Perth Technical School
  • studied Commercial Art, 1941 - 1943 Perth Technical School
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book