Roger Kemp b. Bendigo Victoria 1908 d. Melbourne 1987 Painter, printmaker and teacher Studies Dip. painting NGV School 1933-35 Study tours London and New York Awards 1961 McCaughey Prize 1964 Darcy Morris Prize; Albury prize 1965 Georges Invitation Prize 1968 Blake Prize 1973 OBE 1986 AO Represented National Gallery of Australia Canberra All State Galleries Many Regional Galleries and Tertiary collections   ‘The aim of my work has been to develop in relation to the central discipline of aesthetic and structural balance, and from this formal plastic and creative centre, to express through a realised symbol, my experience and knowledge of humanity’ In these simple words, Kemp summed up the attitude which through constant and determined application made him a vital force in Australian art.’  (Extract from McCullochs Encyclopedia of Australian Art’ Alan and Susan McCulloch)     ● For complete CV please email Gallery with request

 (c) 2009 Eastgate|&|Holst