Esther Erlich facts for kids

Esther Erlich is a talented Australian artist born in 1955. She lives and works in Melbourne, a big city in Australia. Esther has been showing her amazing artwork since 1985. She is famous for winning two important art awards: the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in 1998 and the Archibald People's Choice Award in 2000. Her paintings are kept in many important places, like national galleries.

Who is Esther Erlich?

Esther Erlich is an artist from Australia. She was born in 1955. She started showing her art to the public in 1985. Her paintings are known for their unique style.

Early Life and Art Journey

Esther Erlich went to school at Mac.Robertson Girls' High School. This is a special school in Melbourne. After school, she began her journey as an artist. She has been painting and exhibiting her work for many years.

Famous Awards

Esther Erlich has won some very important art prizes in Australia. These awards show how talented she is as a portrait painter.

Winning the Doug Moran Prize

In 1998, Esther Erlich won the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. This is one of Australia's richest art prizes for portrait painting. She won with her painting called "Gaunt and Glorious." This painting was a portrait of a famous runner named Steve Moneghetti. Winning this award was a big moment in her art career.

The Archibald People's Choice Award

In 2000, Esther won another major award. This was the Archibald People's Choice Award. The Archibald Prize is Australia's most famous portrait award. The "People's Choice" part means that regular people, not just judges, voted for her painting as their favorite. Her winning painting was a portrait of the artist Bill Leak. It was titled Never been better.

Where to See Her Art

Esther Erlich's artwork is part of many important collections. This means her paintings are kept in special places for people to see. You can find her art in:

• The National Library of Australia
• The National Portrait Gallery
• The ALP Building in Canberra
• The Council for Adult Education Victoria
• The Royal Overseas League Australian Collection
• The Performing Arts Museum Victoria

These places keep her art safe and allow many people to enjoy it.