Fine Arts Collection- Alumnae Artists

Title: Bilby Date: 1993 Medium: bronze casting Dimensions: 29 (long) x 16.5 cm (high) Collection category: bronze statue Donated by the Old Girls Association

Kathleen Shillam was an acclaimed Brisbane-based sculptor. In 1976, Kathleen and her husband, Leonard, were awarded life membership of the Society of Sculptors, Queensland.

A decade later both Kathleen and Leonard were appointed Members of the Order of Australia.

In December 2000, they were awarded Honorary Doctorates of Philosophy for services to the arts, notably sculpture, from The University of Queensland.

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