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Matcham Skipper
Biography
Matcham Skipper (1921-2011), sculptor and jeweller, undoubtedly made a significant contribution to the artistic richness of Australia.
1 portrait in the collection
Matcham Skipper, 1963
Mark Strizic
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Purchased with funds provided by the Basil Bressler Bequest 2003
Myra Skipper
Carol Jerrems
Image
The Skipper (Captain Firth), n.d.
Harold Cazneaux
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015
Patrick Ryan
Biography
Patrick Ryan (d. 1990) and Tim Burstall set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
1 portrait in the collection
Tim Burstall
Biography
Tim Burstall (1927-2004) set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
2 portraits in the collection
John Bertrand, 2019
Betina Fauvel-Ogden
Image
Alexander 'Jock' Sturrock, 1962
Graham Thorley
Portrait, oil on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999
Fay Bottrell, 1981
David Campbell
Portrait, oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Gift of Elizabeth Campbell-MacKenzie on behalf of the family of David Campbell 2012
Mark Strizic
A Journey in Photography
Previous exhibition, 2004
This exhibition traces the creative output of nearly 50 years by one of Australia's landmark living photographers.
Alexander Sturrock MBE
Biography
Jock Sturrock (1915–1997) was skipper of Gretel, the first Australian American’s Cup challenger in 1962 and was named Australian of the Year for his ‘plucky attempt’, his ‘modest and manly bearing’ and the ‘sporting spirit’ in which he and his crew accepted defeat.
1 portrait in the collection
Ron and Valerie Taylor, n.d.
an unknown artist
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Gift of Valerie Taylor and Ron Taylor AM 2006
Alan Bond
Biography
Born in London, Alan Bond (1938–2015) emigrated with his family in 1950 and began his working life as a signwriter.
2 portraits in the collection
A magnificent rivalry
Australia's America's Cup challengers
General content
Alexander (Jock) Sturrock and Alan Bond
Boyd to man
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2016
Christopher Chapman looks at influences and insight in the formative years of Arthur Boyd.
The silent partner
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2015
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.