Pat Brassington facts for kids

Pat Brassington (born 1942) is an Australian artist. She is known for her unique work in digital art and photography. Pat Brassington was born in Hobart, Tasmania. Many people call her Australia's most important surrealist artist working with photos.

Her pictures often look like they come from dreams or fantasies. They can seem a bit strange, but they are also very carefully made. Pat Brassington's art is known for being elegant and well-thought-out.

About Her Artworks

Pat Brassington's art has been shown in many places. She has had exhibitions in Australia and in other countries. Her work has been seen in big art shows and festivals.

Some of her important exhibitions include:

• The 2012 Adelaide Biennial, a big art show in Australia.
• A major exhibition called "Á Rebours" at the ACCA in 2012. This show later traveled to Sydney.
• A solo exhibition in Finland in 2008.
• The 2004 Biennale of Sydney, another large art event.

Her art is kept in many important collections. These include the NGA and the NGV. Her work is also in the AGNSW and the QAG.

Awards and Recognition

Pat Brassington has won several important awards for her art. These awards celebrate her talent and her contribution to art.

• In 2013, she won the Bowness Photography Prize. She won for her image called "Shadow Boxer." This picture was part of her series named "Quill."
• In 2017, she received the first Don MacFarlane Prize. This award honors older Australian artists. It recognizes their ongoing work and leadership in the visual arts.

Education and Training

Pat Brassington studied art in Tasmania. She learned about printmaking and photography. She went to the Tasmanian School of Art in the early 1980s.

A portrait of Pat Brassington was painted in 2017. The artist, Amanda Davies, painted it. Amanda Davies won the Portia Geach Memorial Award for this portrait. This award is for women artists in Australia.