Albert Collins b. 1883

  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Perhaps best known as 'Uncle Joe' from the ABC's 'Children's Hour', Collins was a painter, designer and teacher who worked at SCEGGS Redlands when Alison Rehfisch was a student there.
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Painter, teacher and designer, was born in New Zealand. Is said to have been a partner in the Smith and Julius studios. He taught painting, applied arts and design at a number of schools and colleges in Sydney and was art master at SCEGGS Redlands when Alison Rehfisch was a student there. He designed a poster for ANTA, The World’s Loveliest Harbour, Sydney, Australia 1930 (NGA). He also painted landscapes; Bridget McDonnell offered his oil painting, The Old Dairy, Kangaroo Valley, N.S.W. inscribed 'To Will Ashton [q.v.] with regards, Jan. 30, 1928’ for sale in May 2001. Rachel Power remarks that 'his performances on the ABC’s Children’s Hour made his character 'Uncle Joe’ a household name.

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Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

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Roles
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other occupations
  • Designer
  • Teacher
  • Designer
  • Teacher
Related works
  • The Old Dairy, Kangaroo Valley, N.S.W (creator of)
  • The World's Loveliest Harbour, Sydney, Australia (creator of)
  • The Old Dairy, Kangaroo Valley, N.S.W (creator of)
  • The World's Loveliest Harbour, Sydney, Australia (creator of)
Related collections
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
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