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Tom Bass b. 6 June 1916

Also known as AM Thomas Dwyer Bass
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Bass was an Australian public sculptor and teacher with a career spanning over 60 years. Born in 1916, Bass studied drawing at Dattilo Rubbo's atelier from 1937-40, and sculpture at the National Art School from 1946-48. His community-focused work is featured in many prominent Australian public spaces and institutions, including schools, universities and churches, as well as government and corporate sites. In 1974, Bass established the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School, where he taught until his death. He died in February 2010.
  • Biographical Data b. 6 June 1916 Lithgow, NSW
  • Biography
  • Associates 14 people
  • Groups 1 group
  • Works 52 works
  • Exhibitions 28 exhibitions
  • Collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 15 references
  • received
    2009 Doctor of Visual Arts (honoris causa), University of Sydney
    Dates
    2009
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Conferred 6 April 2009.

    Website
    http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate/Bass.shtml
  • received
    1988 Member of the Order of Australia for services to sculpture.
    Dates
    1988
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 2009
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