Jacqueline Hick facts for kids

Jacqueline Hick (also known as Jackie; 1919–2004) was an important Australian artist. She was known for her paintings of people and the beautiful Australian landscape. Her artworks are kept in many museums across Australia. A book about her life, Jacqueline Hick: Born Wise, was published in 2013.

Early Life and Art Training

Jacqueline Hick was born in Adelaide, Australia, on December 8, 1919. She passed away in Adelaide on May 11, 2004.

Jackie studied art at several places. These included the South Australian School of Art. She also studied in London, England, and Paris, France, between 1948 and 1950. During this time, she learned many new art techniques.

In 1950, she joined a group of Australian artists called the Hexagon group. They worked together on art projects. She also trained with famous Australian artist Ivor Hele. Later, in the 1960s, she continued her studies in the USA and Mexico.

From 1968 to 1976, Jacqueline Hick was a trustee at the Art Gallery of South Australia. This was a very important role. She was only the second woman to hold this position.

Jacqueline Hick's Art Work

Jacqueline Hick's art often explored themes important to Australia. She was linked to a group called the Antipodeans. These artists focused on ideas like isolation, drought, and the lives of pioneers in Australia.

Her paintings showed a wide range of subjects. She painted landscapes, which are pictures of nature. She also created many portraits, which are pictures of people. Over time, her art began to show the struggles of Indigenous Australians. She also painted the challenges of city life for people.

Jacqueline Hick's art is part of the permanent collections of several major museums. This means her work is always on display for people to see. Some of these museums include:

• National Gallery of Australia
• National Gallery of Victoria
• Art Gallery of South Australia
• Art Gallery of New South Wales

Her art has also been shown in special temporary exhibitions. One notable show was in London with other Australian artists. Her work is also found in collections in the United States. In 2000, one of her paintings sold for a record price, showing how valued her art is.

In 2013, a book called Jacqueline Hick: Born Wise was published. It tells the story of her life and art.

Awards and Honors

Jacqueline Hick won many awards for her artistic talent. In 1953, she won a prize for her watercolor paintings. She won this prize again in 1955 and 1956.

In 1958, she received the Melrose Memorial Prize. This award was given for her excellent portraits. She also won the Cornell Prize twice. She won it in 1958 for her painting Horse Destroyed and again in 1960 for Corridor.

In 1960, she won the Caltex prize at the Adelaide Arts Festival. She also won the Vizard-Wholohan prize in both 1962 and 1964.

In 1995, Jacqueline Hick received a very special honor. She was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia. This award recognized her great contributions to art as both an artist and a teacher.

Personal Life

Jacqueline Hick was married to Frank Galazowski, who passed away in 1987. They had four children together.