Wendy Paramor facts for kids
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Wendy Paramor
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| Born | 12 December 1938 Melbourne, Australia
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| Died | 28 November 1975 (aged 36) Woollahra, Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | East Sydney Technical College, Julian Ashton School |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | colour field abstraction |
| Partner(s) | Vernon Treweeke |
Wendy Paramor was an Australian artist who lived in the middle of the 1900s. She was born on December 12, 1938, and passed away on November 28, 1975. Her art was very important. In 2014, a special art award called the Paramor Prize was created in her honor. The Liverpool City Council in Australia started this prize.
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Growing Up and Learning Art
Wendy Paramor was born in Melbourne, Australia, on December 12, 1938. When she was 15, she finished school. Her father wanted her to learn secretarial skills first. After that, she followed her passion. She studied art at the East Sydney Technical College and the Julian Ashton Art School.
Her Art Career
Early Travels and Exhibitions
Between 1960 and 1963, Wendy lived in Europe. She traveled and showed her artwork in many cities. These included Lisbon, London, and New York City. While in Portugal, she received a grant. This allowed her to have solo art shows for three months. These shows were in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Oporto. When she returned to Sydney in 1963, she lived in a small house. She showed her art in group exhibitions. These were with the Contemporary Art Society of Australia. She also showed her work at galleries like Dominion and Barry Stern.
New Art Styles and Recognition
In 1965, Wendy had her own art shows. These shows were very popular with art critics. They took place at Watters Gallery in Sydney and Bognar Gallery in Los Angeles. In 1966, she moved to a property in West Hoxton, New South Wales. There, she built a unique underground house. It was designed by a famous architect, Philip Cox. From 1966 to 1970, she showed her art at the Central Street Gallery in Sydney. During this time, her art changed a lot. She moved from painting landscapes to a style called "hard edge" art. This style uses clear, sharp lines and geometric shapes. She also started making sculptures. Two of her sculptures and one painting were chosen for a very important art show. This show was called 'The Field'. It opened the new building of the National Gallery of Victoria in 1968.
Later Art and Legacy
Later in her life, Wendy returned to painting people and landscapes. She also planned a big exhibition of metal sculptures. In 2014, the Paramor prize was created. This art award honors Wendy Paramor's contributions to art. The Liverpool City Council in Australia started this prize.
Her Life Outside Art
In October 1967, Wendy had a son named Luke. His father was Vernon Treweeke, who was also a painter. Wendy and Vernon never married. In 1973, when she was 34, Wendy became unwell. She passed away on November 28, 1975. She died at the Wolper Jewish Hospital in Woollahra, Sydney.
