Born in 1934 in Brisbane, Elisabeth Cummings is one of Australia’s most respected living artists. She was listed in Australian Art Collector Magazine 2002, as one of Australia’s 50 most collectable artists. Significant prizes to her name include the Fleurieu Art Prize, the Portia Geach Portrait Prize, The Mosman Prize and The Tattersall’s Art Prize. Much sought after, Elisabeth’s works are represented in many private and public collections, including Artbank, The Queensland and Gold Coast City Art Galleries and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Elisabeth has an enviable history, starting from 1953-57 when she attended the National Art School in Sydney. In 1961 she studied with Oskar Kokoschka in Salzburg, and spent ten years studying and travelling throughout France and Italy. Elisabeth taught at the National Art School in Sydney from 1969-2001 and has been an arts educator at various other institutions from that time until the present day. She is a truly inspirational woman, passionate and dedicated to the journey of art.
Elisabeth assumes a quiet place of wisdom as she intuitively guides each student according to their capacity and personal direction. After spending time with Elisabeth Cummings, artists feel the benefit of having learned under an Australian master with 50 years’ experience teaching and exhibiting. A worthy winner of some of Australia’s most prestigious awards, Elisabeth is respected as being one of Australia’s leading contemporary female artists and colourists. She is a member of the revered Wedderburn art community, NSW and exhibits with Sydney’s King Street Gallery.
ELISABETH CUMMINGS