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Artwork - Fabric Design, Figures Fishing, John Rodriquez, 1950s
Reg. No: HT 21668
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- Summary:
- Watercolour design in yellow and black on buff cloured paper, possibly for a tea towel. Geometric design with figures fishing in boats with fish and turtles. On the back there are some sketches in pencil of the designs.
John Rodriquez studied art and design at RMIT in the late 1940s and became well known for his screen-printed textile designs in the early 1950s. From 1950 to 1980 he was one of a handful of Australian textile designers who developed a new contemporary style with innovative use of colour. His designs in the early 1950s were mostly of Aboriginal or geometric style. Later he turned to more abstract designs in the Scandinavian style. Later still he made bold use of colour. Rodriquez introduced unique Australian styles which have been imitated often since. He always stressed the importance of innovation. Many homes in Australia and overseas still have his art works in the linen cupboard.
John Rodriquez retired in 1988, handing the Rodriquez company to his son Rimian, who has computerised the screen printing and mostly employs other designers for the products, but still uses a few of his father's most popular designs. Rodriquez passed away in 2000. - Description:
- Yellow and black watercolour on buff cloured paper. Figures in boats with fish and turtles. Design sketches in pencil on reverse.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Patricia Rodriquez, 2006
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 560 mm (Height), 380 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | textiles, fabric designs, artworks, handcrafts, aboriginal art |
| Themes this item is part of: | John Rodriquez Textile Collection, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY |
| Secondary Classification: | Printmaking |
| Tertiary Classification: | textiles |
| Artist: | John Rodriquez, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s |
| Place & Date Made: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s |
| References: |
Photocopies of old issues of Home Beautiful which display John's fabric designs have been offered by the donor. Newspaper cuttings showing clothes made from Rodriquez-designed fabrics. |
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