Garry Shead b. 1942

  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Film maker, cartoonist and Archibald and Dobell Prize winning artist Garry Shead's work is held in most major public collections in Australia. He has created many celebrated series of paintings including the 'Royal Suite' and the 'DH Lawrence' series.
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Name
Garry Shead
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Ceramist)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Film maker
Birth date
1942
Active Period
  • 1961-
Residence
  • 1940-1949 Gordon, NSW
  • 1981 Vence, France
  • Bundeena, NSW
Training
  • Shore (Church of England Grammar School), Sydney, NSW
  • Left before completing studies., 1961 - 1962 National Art School, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English

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Related works
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  • Martin Sharp (creator of)
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Related collections
  • University of New South Wales Art Collection, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD (collected in)
  • Parliament House Art Collection, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Museum, Budapest, Hungary (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Artbank, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
Related recognitions
  • The Dobell Prize for Drawing (received)
  • The Archibald Prize (received)
  • Mahlab Art Prize (received)
Related events
  • Archibald Prize Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Ding a Ding Day (exhibited at)
  • Wahroonga Lady and her naked lunch: North Shore Series (exhibited at)