Daphne Mayo (1895–1982) is one of Queensland's most significant twentieth-century artists. Mayo was an outstanding sculptor and creator of some of Brisbane's grandest monuments, as well as a passionate advocate for the arts.

The exhibition, guest-curated by Dr Judith McKay, comprises over 50 works from public and private collections around Australia. The works range from portrait busts to architectural monuments; official commissions to creative, modernist experiments; and include ceramics, paintings and drawings, as well as sculptures. It is the first retrospective of this remarkable artist's work to be exhibited by a state gallery.

‘Daphne Mayo: Let There Be Sculpture’ was on display in QAG’s Gallery 14 from 4 November 2011 to 15 January 2012. In this resource, find out more about works from the QAGOMA Collection included in the exhibition, or explore the full exhibition catalogue. 

Feature image: Daphne Mayo’s Susannah (detail) 1946, cast 1995 photographed for ‘Let There Be Sculpture’, QAG, January 2012 / © Surf Lifesaving Foundation and The United Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) / Photograph: R Fulton, QAGOMA