Tom Bass
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Thomas Dwyer[citation needed] Bass AM, born in Lithgow, New South Wales on June 6[citation needed], 1916, is an Australian sculptor. He studied at the Dattilo Rubbo Art School and the National Art School and established the Tom Bass Sculpture School in Sydney in 1974. He continues to teach to the present day.[1]
A retrospective of his work, spanning 60 years, was exhibited at the Sydney Opera House between November 9 and December 17, 2006.[2]
[edit] Selected works
- The Student, sandstone, main gates, University of Sydney, 1953.
- The Idea of a University, reconstituted stone, The University of Melbourne, 1954-59.
- The Trial of Socrates, copper, The University of Melbourne, 1954-59.
- Ethos, copper, Civic Square, Canberra, 1959-61.
- AMP Emblem, copper, AMP building, Sydney, 1962
- Children's Tree, bronze, CML building, Elizabeth St, Melbourne, 1963.
- P&O wall fountain, copper, P&O building, Hunter St, Sydney, 1963.
- Lintel sculpture, copper bas-relief, National Library of Australia, Canberra, 1967-1968.
- The Genii, bronze, Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne, 1973.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Biographical Notes. Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School. Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
- ^ "Tom Bass Retrospective", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-11-21. Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
- ^ Major Works. Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School. Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
