Peter Travis b. 1929

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Travis established the Shillito Travis Design School in association with Phyllis Shillito, later lecturing at COFA, noted colour consultant, kite-maker, ceramic artist and designer. Travis was hired by Alistair McCrea to revolutionise Speedo's range of men's leisurewear, now archived in the Powerhouse Museum. His large-scale kites have been adapted for interior design commissions and performance art events.
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Citations

  • Graham Forsyth. '“Peter Travis.”’. Incubate (COFA journal) Winter, 2008, p.36-37.

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Periods active
  • c.1960 - c.2012
  • c.1960 - c.1983
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Biography
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