Handsome art book and biography now available
Barbara Robertson: An Australian artist’s life
ISBN: 978-0-646-50897-9
Written by South Australian author, Lorraine
McLoughlin, this biography celebrates the art of an Adelaide
born artist and sets Robertson in an historical and social context in
South Australia, highlighting what was happening in the art world and
to women at the time. Her story is supported by 30 photographs by her
internationally renowned photographer father, Eric Robertson.
But it is the fine the art of Robertson which speaks for itself and there are 60 paintings reproduced in full colour across a range of genres including portraits and self portraits, still lifes, life studies, social commentary, religious art and concerns for indigenous Australians.
A foreword by Tracey Lock-Weir, Curator of Australian Paintings and Sculpture at the Art Gallery of South Australia, validates the significance of the book.
This publication also contains a DVD of Robertson interviews and a catalogue.
Barbara Robertson: An Australian artist’s life, has received very positive reviews. Among them are the following comments:
Adelaide Review: June 2009 John Neylon
"…This recently published and elegantly designed book …”Wet Ink: June 2009 Dominique Wilson
"…In Barbara Robertson: An Australian artist’s life, McLoughlin meticulously and sensitively explores this Australian artist’s life…”The Anglican Guardian: June 2009 Michael Whiting
"…Lorraine McLoughlin's book is a sensitive and thoughtful portrayal of a significant South Australian artist. It is superbly illustrated and the text does justification to the diverse and challenging œuvre of the artist…”
For details of what the reviewers are saying go to views and reviews.
During a forum for the 2009 SALA Festival (South Australian Living Artists), Lorraine McLoughlin discussed with Assoc Prof Cathy Speck from the Art History unit of the University of Adelaide, the significance of Barbara Robertson’s art.
Lorraine
McLoughlin has given lectures on Barbara Robertson and her art to a
range of institutions and groups including:
•
Burnside,
Stirling and other libraries
•
Regional
festivals in South Australia and Victoria
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Regional
South Australian galleries including in Mt Gambier and Pt Pirie
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U3A
groups in metropolitan and country South Australia
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Probus
groups
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Writers'
Groups
And in the future she is scheduled to talk to creative writing students at Flinders University and to the South Australian Historical Association.
The author is available to talk to senior students and community groups.
If you have any information to share about Barbara, or want to communicate with the author, or book her for speaking engagements, please contact Lorraine McLoughlin, by completing the enquiries form.
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