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May Gibbs b. 17 January 1877

Also known as Cecilia May Gibbs

Artist (Draughtsman),
Artist (Painter),
Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)

Creator of the famous tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, the Gumnut babies, Gibbs began her career as a cartoonist and hoped to be recognised as an exhibiting painter. She travelled to London whenever she could to study and improve her technique. Not especially social with other artists (although she did exhibit regularly), she would become better known for enchanting the public with her charming illustrated works.

exhibited at

Australian in Black & White (the most public art)

Date: 1999
Place: State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type: Exhibition

Artists and cartoonists in black and white

Date: 1999
Place: S. H. Ervin Gallery, National Trust of Australia (NSW), Sydney, NSW
Description
Type: Exhibition

exhibited at

The Work of Art: Australian women writers and artists

Date: 14 August 1995 - 11 February 1996
Place: State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Type: Exhibition
Tags: National Women's Art Exhibition

exhibited at

Women and Art

Date: 4 August 1995 - 5 August 1995
Place: Mary Place Gallery, Paddington, NSW
Description: auction preview for Dalia Stanley Auctioneers, auction held 6 August 1995
Type: Exhibition
Tags: National Women's Art Exhibition

exhibited at

Trust the Women,

Date: 24 February 1995 - 2 April 1995
Place: S. H. Ervin Gallery, National Trust of Australia (NSW), Sydney, NSW
Description: Touring exhibition (selected works from Sydney show). S. H. Ervin show Opened by Annita Keating, 23 February 1995. Broken Hill City Art Gallery show opened by Councillor Fran McKinnon, 29 June 1995.
Type: Exhibition
Tags: National Women's Art Exhibition