Carol Rudyard facts for kids

Carol Rudyard (born 18 November 1922 – died 15 May 2021) was a talented artist from England and Australia. She was especially known for her unique art that used both sound and video. Imagine watching a video that also had special sounds as part of the artwork!

In 2004, Carol was honored as a "Western Australian Living Treasure." This means she was recognized as someone very special and important to the culture of Western Australia. Her artworks are kept in many important places. These include the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. You can also find her art in other galleries and private collections.

Carol's Early Life

Carol Rudyard was born in England in 1922. She lived in a city called Sheffield for some time. In 1947, she and her husband moved away from England. They first went to the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.

Then, in 1950, they moved to Western Australia. They lived in a few small towns, like Mullewa and Southern Cross. Finally, in 1956, they settled down in the city of Perth.

Becoming an Artist

In the 1950s, Carol Rudyard started her artistic journey. She began by designing fabrics and working with watercolours. These were her first steps into the art world.

She quickly gained recognition for her talent. In 1964, she won the Festival of Perth Poster Prize. This was a big award for designing a poster for a famous festival. A few years later, in 1970, she won the Mundaring Art Prize.

Carol decided to study art more formally. From 1968 to 1970, she attended the Western Australian Institute of Technology. This school is now known as Curtin University. After finishing her studies, she started teaching art classes there in 1971.

She continued her education, earning a special diploma in visual art in 1981. Later, in 1999, Curtin University gave her an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. This was a special award to recognize her amazing contributions to art.

In 1991, Carol received a Creative Fellowship from the Australia Council. This was a grant that helped her continue creating her art. Carol Rudyard passed away in May 2021, at the age of 98. Her art continues to inspire many people.

Where You Can See Her Art

Carol Rudyard's artworks are part of many important art collections. These include:

• The Art Gallery of New South Wales
• The Art Gallery of Western Australia
• The University of Western Australia
• WAIT (Western Australian Institute of Technology)

Her art is also held in many private collections.

Solo Art Shows

Carol Rudyard had many art shows where only her work was displayed. These are called solo exhibitions.

• Old Fire Station Gallery, Perth, 1973
• WAIT, 1980
• Gallery 52, 1982
• Art Gallery of WA, 1982
• Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, 1988, 1989, 1991

Group Art Shows

Carol Rudyard also showed her art alongside other artists in group exhibitions.

• Art Gallery of NSW, 1971-1973
• Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1972
• Galerie Dusseldorf, 1981
• Fremantle Arts Centre, 1982
• University of WA, 1984
• Praxis Gallery, 1987
• The Australian Bicentennial Perspecta, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1988