early life and training
dorrit black, an australian painter and printmaker, was born on december 23, 1891, in burnside, australia. she attended the south australian school of arts and crafts in about 1909 and later studied at the julian ashton art school in sydney in 1915.career and influences
black's work was influenced by the modernist and cubist art movements. she experimented with colour linocut printing while studying under claude flight at the grosvenor school of modern art in london (1927). black also studied at andré lhote's academy in paris (1928) and briefly worked with albert gleizes (1929).the modern art centre, margaret street, sydney
in 1931, black established the modern art centre in margaret street, sydney, the first gallery in australia to devote itself to modernism. this pioneering effort made her a trailblazer for women in australian modernism.notable works and recognition
black created most of her linocuts in the 1930s. her notable works include:- air travel 3: the pineapple plantation, a lino-print showcasing her abstract style.
- the bridge (1930), a cubist landscape of the sydney harbour bridge, painted in jewel-like colours.
- mirmande (1928), purchased by the art gallery of south australia in 1940.
- the bridge, a cubist landscape of the sydney harbour bridge.
- the wool quilt makers, a print showcasing her modernist style.
legacy
dorrit black died in a car accident on september 13, 1951, at the age of 59. her legacy as a pioneer of australian modernism continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.Questions & Answers
Where can I see the color profile of Dorrit Black's work?
Dorrit Black's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
In which historical period did Dorrit Black work?
Dorrit Black worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Can I browse Dorrit Black's works by mood?
The Mood Room of Dorrit Black is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.
