‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’
Jun 2019 -
Oct 2019
‘A Generous Life’ examines the legacy and influence of much-loved Australian artist, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) who spent a formative part of her career in Brisbane. A charismatic character, she exerted a lasting impact on many artists as a mentor and friend and was also a muse for artists including William Dobell and Jeffrey Smart.
Featuring Collection works (listed below) as well as works on loan, the exhibition profiles a life that was immersed in art – her own and those she supported.
‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ was on display form 15 June to 13 October 2019, showing simultaneously with ‘Quilty’.
Collection artworks featured in ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’
Venice 1952
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Versailles 1952
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Allamandas I c.1955-58
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Boonah landscape 1962
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Dina 1963
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Susan with flowers 1962
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
The banana cutters 1963
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Lemons and oranges 1964
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Law Courts, Brisbane 1966
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
South Brisbane 1966
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Jalan Tokong, Malacca 1969
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Kuala Lumpur 1969
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Interior IV 1970
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Seafood still life 1977
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator
Spanish bottles 1985
- OLLEY, Margaret - Creator