Brushmen of the Bush

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Brushmen of the Bush was a painting group of five artists who got together in Broken Hill, New South Wales in 1973.[1] It was active until 1989. The five members of the group were Pro Hart, John Pickup, Jack Absalom, Eric Minchin and Hugh Schulz[2].

Following their inaugural exhibition in 1973, the name Brushmen of the Bush was coined by Lorraine Hickman, of the Australian Women's Weekly. More than 50 subsequent exhibitions raised over one million Australian dollars for various charities, notably the Royal Flying Doctor Service[2]. During the 1970s, Brushmen of the Bush exhibited in London and the United States[3].

Broken Hill's current thriving arts scene traces its roots back to the Brushmen of the Bush.[1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Walker, Anna. "Brushmen's impact grows as ranks thin", The World Today, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2006-06-06. 
  2. ^ a b Broken Hill Brushmen Exhibition, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 29th May 2006
  3. ^ Pro Hart: hang the lot of them, Sydney Morning Herald, April 1, 2006


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