Robert Parr b. 1923

Also known as Bob Parr
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
The construction of Robert Parr's whimsical sculptures in metal and fabric is informed by his original training as an engineer.
Tags: Fabric, Metal
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Name
Robert Parr
Also known as Bob Parr
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Engineer (ANZSIC code: 229) -
Tags:
Fabric
Metal
Birth date
1923
Birth place
Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1960 -
Training
  • drawing, - Wollongong Technical College, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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Other occupations
  • Engineer (ANZSIC code: 229) -
  • Engineer -
References [<ExternalResource: Legge, Geoffrey (September 1979), 'Robert Parr's Sculpture'.>]
Related people
  • Watters, Frank (associate of)
  • Legge, Geoffrey (associate of)
Related collections
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth (collected in)
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