Rosie Barkus b. 1959

  • Maker (Jewellery Designer),
  • Artist (Weaver),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
A self taught lino-block textile designer from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. Born in 1959 Barkus's work is held in most major national collections including the Queensland Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Australia.
Name
Rosie Barkus
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Maker (Jewellery Designer)
  • Artist (Weaver)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Birth date
1959
Birth place
Thursday Island, Torres Strait, QLD
Active Period
  • 1996-
Residence
  • c.1959 - c.2007 Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Qld.
Training
  • Self-taught.,
Indigenous Australian
 
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW