The art on Pymble’s wall
Above Left: Lester’s work lives on in the school grounds with her portrait of former Principal of Pymble Ladies’ College, Gillian Moore, which is on display in Conde Library.
Highlights of the Pymble Art Collection Along with Pymble’s historical holdings,
Besides sparking creativity for those
Portrait of Gillian Moore by Kerrie Lester, Oil on Canvas, 153 x 190cm
the collection brings together art from
working in our classrooms and
different times and across different
staffrooms, Pymble’s art collection
In background, Portrait of Miss Buckham, by Brian Dunlop, oil on canvas, 100 x 87cm
cultures. It houses over 50 works of
strengthens our school’s identity,
art including considerable pieces by
establishes meaningful connections with
notable figures such as Joshua Smith,
artists, and is a point of differentiation
Top Right: The collection holds a selection of works by Torres Strait Islander artist Billy Missi who was Pymble’s Artist in Residence in 2010. Urapun Kai Buai (Big One Kin) 2007, Ed. of 35, by Billi Missi, linocut printed in black ink from one block, 100 x 250cm on display in the IH Building. A generous gift from a member of the Pymble Community, 2010.
Kerry Lester, Mitsuo Shoji, Michael
for the College. The power of art can
Johnson, Billy Missi and Max Dupain. The
be diminished if you do not feel a
collection is funded by small allocations
connection to an artwork, and so it is
within the school budget, as well as by
important that our students see their
the generous support of the College
identity reflected on the walls of the
community through bequests and
school and are inspired by styles of art
donations. The art collection requires
not often encountered.
Bottom Right: The Sunbaker, 1937, by Max Dupain, Ed. 72/90, silver gelatin print, 42.5 x 37cm, certificate of authenticity signed by Jill White; On display in the Kate Mason Building
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significant investment, which makes it worthwhile examining the impact artwork Whilst the art collection is a reflection of our school community, there are can have in an educational setting. many stories to tell; and we continue to establish and grow the collection that represents the diversity of Pymble.
