Artists in Residence

Ruth Benson (Hooper) (1934 - ) Australia Alumna 1951

Title: Untitled Medium: Ceramic Mural Date : 1989 Dimensions: 130cm x 127cm Collection category: Mural

Artist in Residence program, funded by Cathryn and Margaret Mittelheuser

Having trained as a physiotherapist, for Benson becoming a ceramicist was a sudden revelation and delight after taking up clay modelling as a hobby. Benson studied with Harry Memmott who, along with colleagues Milton Moon and Carl McConnell, exerted a great influence on pottery development in Brisbane in the 1960s.

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