Major Achievements
1923: Artwork included in the Australian Art exhibition in London
1929: First female to be commissioned by the Art Gallery of New South Wales
1937: Gained international recognition
Won a silver medal at the Paris International Expedition
1929: First female to be commissioned by the Art Gallery of New South Wales
1937: Gained international recognition
Won a silver medal at the Paris International Expedition
Contributions
In the 1920's, Preston became one of the most powerful supporters of Australian Modernism. She was highly influential between the 1920's and the 1940's because of her introduction of Aboriginal motifs into contemporary art and her work in modernist art in painting and printmaking. She decided to introduce Aboriginal motifs because she believed that this country (Australia) was a unique country with unique flora and fauna that should be celebrated.
When Preston passed away her work had been exhibited more, like many other artists. An art exhibition was held in 2005 of Preston's artwork. The exhibition, Margaret Preston Art and Life, was the largest ever exhibition showcasing Preston's work. It showcased more than 180 original artworks and was unveiled at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
When Preston passed away her work had been exhibited more, like many other artists. An art exhibition was held in 2005 of Preston's artwork. The exhibition, Margaret Preston Art and Life, was the largest ever exhibition showcasing Preston's work. It showcased more than 180 original artworks and was unveiled at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.