Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Florence Broadhurst




Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia in 1899. By the time of her death in 1977 Florence Broadhurst had lived and worked in Australia, Asia, and England; performed professionally on stage; been befriended by royalty; exhibited her paintings; and started an internationally successful wallpaper company whose success was based upon her own designs. She also found time to run a trucking company, start up a dress salon, play marbles with a strong competitive streak and agitate for women’s rights. She founded a Modern Academy of arts in Shanghai known as the Broadhurst Academy. She printed onto mylars, foils and metallic papers. Her works are truly inspiring. Here is some more on Florence www.signatureprints.com.au

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