Margaret Rose Preston was an Australian artist. She was known during the 1920s to 1940s for her creative works as a painter, printmaker and for introducing Aboriginal artists into contemporary art. Margaret was born on April 29, 1875, Port Adelaide.
Margaret Preston was an influential teacher of art, taking students for private tuition. This influenced, and gave her the freedom to pursue her own artistic/creative visions. Preston’s students persuaded her to study in Europe and the United Kingdom to share more of her techniques. In 1929 Margaret became the first female artist to be commissioned by the Art Gallery of New South Wales to paint a self-portrait. In 1937 she also won a silver medal at the Paris International Exhibition. She has published an autobiographical essay titled, From Eggs to Electrolux. Preston's art was also significant for the Aboriginal people. Margaret has incorporated Aboriginal icons into her work which is considered as …show more content…
I ponder that the artist created the artwork to give the audience a mystical feeling and to question them on “how was this artist influenced to create this Print”?, as well as the meaning and symbol behind this. Another question which may be evoked is “Was there a true story or place where this image occurred in “Margaret Prestons” life? In my opinion other people may react to this artwork as a place of relaxment where maybe Margaret Preston has visited. This may have been her favourite hide out or place to visit. As I examine this artwork I envisage it as an appearance during the 80’s due to the matured paint/colour fading away. Margaret was very passionate regarding culture and equality. During the 1930’s Margaret lived in Bushland at Berowra, 40kms north of Sydney. It is believed that she has learnt to bond with Aboriginals and other cultures to assist her in envisaging and creating inspiring wood block prints and
Margaret Preston was an influential teacher of art, taking students for private tuition. This influenced, and gave her the freedom to pursue her own artistic/creative visions. Preston’s students persuaded her to study in Europe and the United Kingdom to share more of her techniques. In 1929 Margaret became the first female artist to be commissioned by the Art Gallery of New South Wales to paint a self-portrait. In 1937 she also won a silver medal at the Paris International Exhibition. She has published an autobiographical essay titled, From Eggs to Electrolux. Preston's art was also significant for the Aboriginal people. Margaret has incorporated Aboriginal icons into her work which is considered as …show more content…
I ponder that the artist created the artwork to give the audience a mystical feeling and to question them on “how was this artist influenced to create this Print”?, as well as the meaning and symbol behind this. Another question which may be evoked is “Was there a true story or place where this image occurred in “Margaret Prestons” life? In my opinion other people may react to this artwork as a place of relaxment where maybe Margaret Preston has visited. This may have been her favourite hide out or place to visit. As I examine this artwork I envisage it as an appearance during the 80’s due to the matured paint/colour fading away. Margaret was very passionate regarding culture and equality. During the 1930’s Margaret lived in Bushland at Berowra, 40kms north of Sydney. It is believed that she has learnt to bond with Aboriginals and other cultures to assist her in envisaging and creating inspiring wood block prints and