Jon Molvig b. 1923

Also known as Helge John Molvig
  • Artist
Apart from being one of Australia's major figurative expressionist painters, Jon Molvig became a significant inspiration for the art scene in Brisbane when he settled there in 1955.
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Name
Jon Molvig
Also known as Helge John Molvig
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
Birth date
1923
Death date
15 May 1970
Death place
Brisbane, Qld
Active Period
  • 1947 - 1969
Residence
  • 1955 - 1970 Brisbane, Qld
  • 1952 - 1955 Sydney, NSW
  • 1949 - 1952 Europe
  • 1944 - 1949 Sydney, NSW
  • 1942 - 1944 New Guinea (As a member of the Australian Citizen Military Forces )
  • 1923 - 1942 Newcastle, NSW
Training
  • 1947 - 1949 East Sydney Technical College, Strathfield Branch, NSW
Cultural Heritage
  • Norwegian
Languages
  • English

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Related recognitions
  • Corio Five Star Whisky Prize (received)
  • Archibald Prize (received)
  • Finney's (David Jones) Art Prize (received)
  • Perth Prize for Painting (received)
  • First Transfield Art Prize (received)
  • The Rowney Drawing Prize (received)
  • 1955 : Winner, Lismore Prize (received)
  • Corio Five Star Whisky Prize (received)
  • Archibald Prize (received)
  • Finney's (David Jones) Art Prize (received)
  • Perth Prize for Painting (received)
  • First Transfield Art Prize (received)
  • The Rowney Drawing Prize (received)
  • 1955 : Winner, Lismore Prize (received)