Rhyl Hinwood

Korea, Malaya, and Borneo conflicts 1948 - 1966 Memorial, Anzac Square, Brisbane, by Rhyl Hinwood

Rhyl Kingston Hinwood (born 1940) is a sculptor in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She designed and produced over seven hundred commissioned public artworks.[1] In 2006 she became a Member of the Order of Australia for "service to the arts as a sculptor of artworks for public places and buildings, and through teaching roles and support for students".[2]

Early life

Rhyl Hinwood was born in Brisbane in 1940.[1]

Artistic career

Hinwood worked as an artist in the Queensland Natural History Museum for four years. In 1976, she won a national competition to complete the set of carvings on the Great Court of University of Queensland and has since completed over 250 works for the university. In addition to the work in the Great Court, she also carved the sculptures for the university's Wordsmiths Cafe using themes inspired by the University of Queensland Press.[3]

In 1987 she was chosen to create the ceramic Australian Coat of Arms for the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. This was the first art work commissioned and completed for Australia's new parliament house.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "UQFL553 Rhyl Hinwood Collection" (PDF). Fryer Library, University of Queensland. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "HINWOOD, Rhyl Kingston". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Dr. Rhyl Hinwood AM". Art on Cairncross. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
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