Eric Ernest Jolliffe b. 1907

Also known as Eric Jolliffe
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Prolific mid 20th century Sydney-based cartoonist and painter and the creator of "Witchetty's Tribe". Despite having a number of close friendships within the Indigenous communities of northern Australia, in 1980 the Federal Anti-Discrimination Board accused Jolliffe of racism in the way he portrayed Aboriginal people in his cartoons - a claim that was met with outrage amongst his peers.
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associate of
Australian Black and White Artists Club
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Related recognitions
  • Order of Australia Medal (received)
  • Australian Institute of History and Art, Fellow (received)
  • Stanley Award, best single gag artist (received)
  • Stanley Award, best single gag artist (received)
  • Sydney Savage Club Cartoonist Award (received)
  • Sydney Savage Club Cartoonist Award (received)
  • Order of Australia Medal (received)
  • Australian Institute of History and Art, Fellow (received)
  • Sydney Savage Club Cartoonist Award (received)
  • Sydney Savage Club Cartoonist Award (received)
  • Stanley Award, best single gag artist (received)
  • Stanley Award, best single gag artist (received)