Margo Lewers b. 1908

Also known as Margo Plate, Henrietta Margaret Ernestine Lewers
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
Margo Lewers, a painter was the first person to introduce the Bauhaus to Australians. As a leading abstract expressionist painter, she received favourable reviews, won many awards and her work was included in major exhibitions. She was also active as a commercial artist, textile designer, potter and gallery manager [Notanda, Rowe Street, Sydney].
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associate of
Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, England, UK
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associate of
Contemporary Art Society, Sydney, NSW
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