Gordon Arthur Andrews b. 10 January 1914

Also known as Gordon Andrews
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Gordon Andrews was one of Australia's prominent mid-20th century multi-disciplinary designers. While best known for designing Australia's first decimal currency notes (1966), his international career included industrial design (cookware), furniture, jewellery, interiors, graphics, murals, exhibitions and photography.
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Name
Gordon Arthur Andrews
Also known as Gordon Andrews
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Birth date
10 January 1914
Birth place
Ashfield, Sydney, NSW
Death date
17 January 2001
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1935 - c.2001
Residence
  • c.1980 - c.2001 Lovett Bay, Pittwater, Hawkesbury River, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1956 - c.1980 Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1950 - c.1951 Turin, Italy
  • c.1949 - c.1956 London, England, UK
  • c.1939 - c.1949 Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, NSW
  • 1937 - 1939 London, England, UK
  • 1914 - 1937 Ashfield, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • East Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/2 Pendant, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/3 Ring, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Gordon (1993), 'A Designer's Life', Sydney, UNSW, pp 39, 42-43.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Malcolm (2001), '[obituary]', Australian, 01-31, p 12.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia : National Journal', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia Week-end Book', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Judith O'Callaghan, 'Gordon Andrews retrospective', Powerhouse Museum catalogue, Sydney, NSW, 1999.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Riddler, Eric.>, <ExternalResource: "Ultra-Smart New Cahill's Opened." Hotel and Cafe News, May 1958, pp.12-13. Gordon Andrews interior design and furniture.>, <ExternalResource: Michael Bogle. “Architecture, Coffee and Cocktails.” Leisure Space. P. Hogben and J. O’Callaghan, eds. 2014, p.118 (mural illustrated)>, <ExternalResource: "Gordon Andrews." Art and Design 1, Ure Smith Publication, 1949, pp.42-43 (illustrated)>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/2 Pendant, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/3 Ring, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Gordon (1993), 'A Designer's Life', Sydney, UNSW, pp 39, 42-43.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Malcolm (2001), '[obituary]', Australian, 01-31, p 12.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia : National Journal', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia Week-end Book', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Judith O'Callaghan, 'Gordon Andrews retrospective', Powerhouse Museum catalogue, Sydney, NSW, 1999.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Riddler, Eric.>, <ExternalResource: "Ultra-Smart New Cahill's Opened." Hotel and Cafe News, May 1958, pp.12-13. Gordon Andrews interior design and furniture.>, <ExternalResource: Michael Bogle. “Architecture, Coffee and Cocktails.” Leisure Space. P. Hogben and J. O’Callaghan, eds. 2014, p.118 (mural illustrated)>]