Leonora Howlett

Place: Sydney

Born: 1940

Biography:

Leonora Howlett, also known as Lee Howlett, is a senior Australian artist who was born in Sydney, Australia in 1940. She has had a prolific career, with 13 solo painting exhibitions in Australia and numerous group exhibitions in regional galleries in Australia, as well as internationally, including Hungary, Washington D.C., India, Korea, Taiwan, Moscow, and Mexico.

Artistic Career

explores the principles of colour, line, and pattern in her work, and has had a career spanning five decades. Her artistic style is characterized by vibrant colours and intricate designs, which are evident in her paintings such as Composition – No 1 and Faded Fragments. These paintings are currently housed at the Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains, Australia.

Exhibitions and Collections

has participated in numerous group exhibitions in regional galleries in Australia, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Her work is also part of the collection at the Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest, which showcases a range of Australian art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Awards and Recognition

has been recognized for her contributions to Australian art, with a major retrospective exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewerentz Museum in 2023. This exhibition showcased her work over five decades, highlighting her unique style and artistic vision.

• 13 solo painting exhibitions in Australia
• Participated in numerous group exhibitions in regional galleries in Australia and internationally
• Major retrospective exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewerentz Museum in 2023

Artistic Style and Influences

's artistic style is characterized by vibrant colours and intricate designs, which are influenced by her Australian heritage and international experiences. Her work is reminiscent of other Australian artists, such as Arthur Streeton and Elioth Gruner, who also explored the principles of colour and pattern in their work. For more information about Leonora Howlett and her artwork, visit [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BSUV-The-Museum-City-Art-Gallery-(New-Zealand)] or [https://Wikioo.org/@/Leonora-Howlett](https://Wikioo.org/@/Leonora-Howlett). You can also explore the collection at the Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest on [https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/All-Popular-Artworks](https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/All-Popular-Artworks).