Roger Kemp b. 3 July 1908

Also known as Francis Roderick Kemp
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
The Melbourne based Roger Kemp developed his angular abstract paintings and prints in harmony with his deep felt spiritual values. Although he was hailed at first for his abstract work, there was always an underlying structure, citing Christian and other religious iconography.
Tags: Non-figurative, spiritual, geometric abstraction, Theosophy, metaphysics
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  • received
    OBE
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    1978

  • received
    Order of Australia
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    1987

  • received
    Blake Prize
    Dates
    1968
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    And 1970

    Note

    1968, 1970

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