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Anna Glynn is an Australian visual artist. She creates many different kinds of art, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and even art with sound and moving images. Her art has been shown in many exhibitions and is kept in several public art collections.

Early Life and Inspiration

Anna Glynn was born in 1958. She grew up on a large farm near the Yarra River in Warrandyte. This farm was a special place for wildlife and is now looked after by Parks Victoria. Being surrounded by nature as a child greatly influenced her art. It helped her create works like her 2006 piece, Strange Memories.

In 1980, Anna finished her studies at Melbourne State College, which is part of the University of Melbourne. She earned a Bachelor of Education degree, focusing on sculpture and painting.

Artistic Journey and Themes

Anna Glynn's art often explores nature and the environment. She also looks at how people connect with the land around them.

One of her important exhibitions was called Promiscuous Provenance. The Shoalhaven Regional Gallery asked her to create this show. It looked at Australia's history as a colony. Anna used old pictures of Australian plants and animals and gave them a new, modern twist. This exhibition traveled to many galleries and museums across Australia from 2018 to 2021. The Australian Government helped support this tour.

Over her career, which spans more than 30 years, Anna has been recognized for her talent. She has won several awards and commissions both in Australia and other countries. Some of these include the Noosa Art Award in 2016 and the Kedumba Drawing Award in 2015.

Where You Can See Her Art

Anna Glynn's artworks are part of several important collections. In 2021, the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Parliament House Art Collection, both in Canberra, bought some of her moving image works.

Other places that have her art include:

  • The Shoalhaven City Council Art Collection in NSW
  • The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery in NSW
  • The Bundanon Trust Collection in NSW
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