David Harrex

David Harrex

Last updated September 17, 2012

Biography

Born 1929, Hobart. Painter, graphic designer, teacher. Studied with Jack Carrington Smith, Hobart Tech 1952-56. Worked for the Tasmanian Education Department as a Semior Graphic Designer.

Solo and group exhibitions: 1968-88 Freeman Gallery, Hobart; Wynne Prize 1964-67. Numerous awards include Muswellbrook (Drawing), Bathurst, Bendigo, Ballarat (watercolour). Represented: QVMAG; TMAG; Artbank; several regional galleries and corporate collections including ANZ and Commonwealth Bank, Hobart. Exhibits Drawing Room, Salamanca Collection, Hobart. Overseas study trip UK and France 1995.

Black Landscape
Charcoal and conte.
Acquired by the Trustees from the 2000 Award.
 
david_harrex_black_landscape

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