Ray Crooke b. 1922

  • Artist (Painter)
Crooke began his career as an artist at a Melbourne advertising agency while taking courses as Swinburne Technical College. After 1939-45 war service, he taught, painted and worked as a textile designer. His first solo show was held in 1959 and he became well-regarded for his evocations of Australia's tropical north. He had considerable success locally and internationally, later settling in Cairns.
Tags: Archibald Prize, painter, textile designer, illustrator
You are viewing the version of bio from Jan. 16, 2016, 4:10 p.m. , as edited by Michael Bogle (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
We know of no groups related to Ray Crooke. You can help by linking one here.

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Date modified Jan. 16, 2016, 4:10 p.m. Jan. 16, 2016, 4:07 p.m.
Residences
  • 1944 Borneo
  • 1949 - 1950 Thursday Island, Torres Strait, QLD
  • 1960 - 1968 Queensland
  • 1968 - 1978 Sydney
  • 1978 - Cairns, Queensland
  • 1944 Borneo
  • 1949 - 1950 Thursday Island, Torres Strait, QLD
  • 1960 - 1968 Queensland
  • 1968 - 1978 Sydney
  • 1978 - Queensland, Queensland [?]
Tags
  • Archibald Prize
  • painter
  • textile designer
  • illustrator
  • Archibald Prize
Summary