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 which contains a DVD of Robertson interviews and catalogue.

Barbara Robertson: An Australian artist’s life, has received very positive reviews. Among them are the following comments:

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.

The author is available to talk to senior students and community groups.

Her imminent talks will be:

 

If you have any information to share about Barbara, or want to communicate with the author, please contact Lorraine McLoughlin, by completing the enquiries form.

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