Kay Lawrence b. 1947

  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
One of Australia’s pre-eminent tapestry and textile artists, Kay Lawrence was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 1989 for her embroidery in Parliament House, Canberra. She has undertaken numerous commissions and community arts projects and is represented in many public collections around the country, including the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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Name
Kay Lawrence
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Lecturer in Painting and Printmaking 1971 - 1978 Salisbury College of Advanced Education, Adelaide, SA
  • Lecturer in Textiles (part-time) 1980 Hartley College of Advanced Education, Adelaide, SA
  • Drawing Teacher (part-time) 1981 Jam Factory, Adelaide, SA
  • Lecturer, Sculpture Department (part-time) 1983 - 1985 Adelaide College of the Arts and Education, SA
Birth date
1947
Birth place
Canberra , ACT
Active Period
  • 1979-
Training
  • Diploma of Art Teaching, 1965 - 1967 South Australian School of Art, SA
Initial Record Data Source
  • Art Gallery of South Australia

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