Justin O'Brien b. 1917

  • Artist
Born in the Sydney suburb of Hurstville in 1917, Justin O'Brien is a painter notable for his characteristically bright palate and use of religious imagery and symbolism.
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associate of
Fra Angelico's Painting Guild
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associate of
Contemporary Art Society in New South Wales
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associate of
Sydney Group of Artists
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associate of
Merioola group
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References [<ExternalResource: Haefliger, Paul (1944), 'Repatriated war prisoners' art', Sydney Morning Herald, p 10.>, <ExternalResource: (1951), 'Blake Prize Exhibition Catalogue', Sydney.>, <ExternalResource: Bradley, Anthony (1982), 'The Art of Justin O'Brien', The Craftsman's Press, Sydney.>, <ExternalResource: France, Christine (1997), 'Justin O'Brien: Image and Icon', Craftsman House, Sydney.>, <ExternalResource: 'Justin O'Brien: Greek Burial', Art Gallery of New South Wales.>, <ExternalResource: (1944), 'Justin O'Brien Exhibition Catalogues', Macquarie Galleries, Sydney.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Justin O'Brien', Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Hutchinson, Melbourne.>, <ExternalResource: '"Sketch for Portrait of Justin O'Brien"', National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Bernard (1971), 'Australian Painting 1788-1970, ed 2', Oxford University Press, Melbourne.>] [<ExternalResource: Haefliger, Paul (1944), 'Repatriated war prisoners' art', Sydney Morning Herald, p 10.>]