Betty Jukes facts for kids

Edith Elizabeth Jukes (1910–2006) was a talented British artist. She was known by her nicknames, Beth Jukes and Betty Jukes. She was famous for her amazing sculptures.

Biography

Early Life and Education

Betty Jukes was born in Shillong, India, on December 19, 1910. Her father was a military doctor, but he sadly passed away in 1918. Betty moved to London, England, for her education.

She went to Norland Place School in Kensington. Later, she studied art at the famous Royal College of Art in London. She was there from 1928 to 1932. One of her teachers was the very well-known sculptor, Henry Moore.

Work During World War II and Nursing

During World War II, Betty Jukes helped people who had to leave their homes. She worked with these "evacuees" in Scotland. After the war, she returned to London.

She decided to train as a nurse. In 1945, she became a qualified nurse at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Teaching and Art Career

Betty Jukes loved to teach art. From 1947 to 1975, she taught sculpture. She worked at the Sir John Cass College School of Art. She also taught at the City of London Polytechnic.

As an artist, Betty Jukes worked with many different materials. She used clay, wood, stone, bronze, and plaster. She created many types of sculptures. These included busts (sculptures of heads and shoulders), reliefs (sculptures that stick out from a flat surface), and statuettes (small statues).

Her artwork was shown at important places. Between 1935 and 1966, she exhibited her sculptures at the Royal Academy in London. This is a very famous art institution.

Betty Jukes was also a respected member of the art community. In 1948, she joined the Royal Society of British Sculptors. She became a Fellow of the Society in 1961. She was also part of the Society of Portrait Sculptors.