May Gibbs – A Surprising Life

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May Gibbs – A Surprising Life

May Gibbs’ gumnut babies have long been a favourite of Australian children and adults alike. And who wasn’t scared of the Banksia Men as a child?

An accomplished botanical artist, conservationist, skilled portrait painter and sharp caricaturist, May Gibbs was one of the few women to attain commercial success as an illustrator.

Before she turned her hand to children’s illustration and the iconic Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Gibbs created posters and magazine covers for the suffragette movement.

Robert Holden reveals a complex portrait of the life of May Gibbs, whose beloved stories and illustrations have made her an almost fairytale figure in Australian culture.

Event Snapshot

When:

  • On Tuesday 19 June from 12.30 to 13.30

Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Where:

Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 Venue details

Cost:

Free

More Info:

Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Marketing
02 9262 7300
marketing@sydneymsa.com.au

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