Peter Upward b. 29 September 1932

  • Artist (Painter)
Peter Upward's gestural calligraphic works are possibly the closest Australia came to mid-twentieth century American Abstract Expressionism. However he was more inspired by the metaphysics of Japanese calligraphy.
Tags: Calligraphic, Gestural abstraction, Abstract expressionism, Zen
spouse of
Julie Harris
Artist (Painter)
sibling of
Penelope Upward
Other occupation
associate of
Clement Meadmore
1929
Designer (Industrial / Product Designer), Artist (Sculptor)
associate of
Max Hutchinson
1925
Curator (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
associate of
Elwyn Lynn
1917
Artist (Painter), Artist (Draughtsman), Curator, Artist (Printmaker)
friend of
Horst Liepolt
1927
Curator, Artist (Painter)
associate of
Royston Harpur
1932
Artist (Painter)