Elwyn Lynn b. 16 November 1917

Also known as Jack Lynn, Elwyn Augustus Lynn
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Curator ,
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Artist, critic and cultural warrior Elwyn (Jack) Lynn was one of the most influential figures in mid-twentieth century Australian art. In the 1950s as his own painting became progressively more abstract, he educated his colleagues via his editorship of the Contemporary Art Society Bulletin. He was the first Curator of the Power Collection at the University of Sydney
Tags: Contemporary art, Painterly abstraction, art critiic, dada, matter painting
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Courtesy of: Eva Breuer Art Dealer
Bunyip Country
Medium
mixed media on board

122 × 152cm

 

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Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Curator
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Curator
Tags
  • Contemporary art
  • Painterly abstraction
  • art critiic
  • dada
  • matter painting
  • Contemporary art
  • Painterly abstraction
  • art critiic
  • dada