Peter Powditch b. 23 March 1942

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Sydney born Peter Powditch first began to paint and sculpt his celebrations of the beach and bikini culture in the late 1960s. He was also active as a teacher in several Sydney-based institutions.
Tags: Beach subjects, Spray paint, Murals, painter
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Name
Peter Powditch
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher - National Art School, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
  • teacher - Sydney College of the Arts, Paddington, Paddington, NSW, former Alexander Mackie institution, Australia
  • teacher - College of Fine Arts, University of NSW, Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Tags:
Beach subjects
Spray paint
Murals
painter
Birth date
23 March 1942
Birth place
Burwood, NSW
Death date
13 February 2022
Death place
Bangalow, NSW
Active Period
  • 1960 -
Training
  • painting, - National Art School, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
  • painting, - John Olsen, private art school, John Olsen, private art school referenced in J. McDonald obit.

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Related recognitions
  • Order of Australia (received)
  • Sir John Sulman Prize (received)
  • Order of Australia (received)