Basil Hadley

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Basil Hadley house.
Basil Hadley's house. Stepney, South Australia (1975-2006)

Basil Hadley (1940–2006) was born in London, England, UK and came to Australia in 1965.[1] A successful print maker and painter, Basil's works are represented in National and State public galleries around Australia and in various private collections.[2]

Techniques

Hadley was known well known for exploring various styles and techniques such as:

  • humor
  • abstract
  • Australian landscape
  • birds
  • cats[3]

From 1975 until his death, he resided in Stepney, Adelaide, South Australia with his wife Tanya who also died a few months prior to Hadley.

The estate of the late Basil Hadley, including paintings, graphics and book collection were auctioned by Elder Fine Art,[4] North Adelaide in 2007.[5]

Books

  • Basil Hadley, by David Dolan (1991)[6]

Awards

  • 1973 Inez Hutchinson Prize, Victoria
  • 1974 David Jones Prize, WA
  • 1976 R.M. Ansett-Hamilton Award, Victoria
  • 1977 Gold Coast City Art Prize, QLD
  • 1977 Kernewek Lowender Art Prize, SA
  • 1979 Joint winner of the Fremantle Print Award[7][8]
  • 1981 Broken Hill Art Prize, NSW
  • 1984 Nominated for BHP Award for the Pursuit of Excellecne
  • 1985 Barossa Valley Vintage Festival Art Prize, SA
  • 1987 Painting Section of the 19th Alice Prize, NT
  • 1989 Kernewek Lowender Art Prize, Foundation South Australia Art Award

References

  1. ↑ Basil Hadley. "Basil Hadley :: biography at :: at Design and Art Australia Online". Daao.org.au. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  2. ↑ "Basil HADLEY (1940 - 2006)". Printsandprintmaking.gov.au. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  3. ↑ "artisage.com". artisage.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  4. ↑ "Adelaide's Fine Art Auctioneers". Elder Fine Art. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  5. ↑ Luise Nunn. "Trials and tribulation". Adelaidenow.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  6. ↑ "Basil Hadley / David Dolan | National Library of Australia". Catalogue.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 
  7. ↑ Print Matters 30 Years of the Shell Fremantle Print Award Holly Story ..et al 2005 FAC ISBN 0-9757307-1-1
  8. ↑ "Feels Like Silk - screenprints from the City of Fremantle Art Collection". Fremantle.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 2012-11-09. 

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