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joy st clair hester

Born 1920 Died 1960 Works span 1940–1957

Joy St Clair Hester: Ein Leben in der modernen australischen Kunst Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Joy St Clair Hester wurde am 21. August 1920 in Elwood, Australien, geboren und erlebte eine prägende Kindheit, die durch den frühen Verlust ihres Vaters geprägt war. Sie besuchte das St Michael's Grammar School von 1933 bis 1937 und begann dort mit ihren künstlerischen Ausbildungen im jungen Alter. Im Jahr 1938 meldete sie sich am Br…

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1940

first work

1957

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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