Olive Cotton who began her career in the 1920’s is one of Australia’s most accomplished photographers. Her bold images, often associated with the “modernist” paintings and photographs of the 1930’s and ‘40’s, strike a strong chord with contemporary interests. Unlike many other female photographers of the period, Cotton did not restrict her work to portraiture but tackled a wide range of commercial subjects. This archival interview provides a unique look at the artist and her opinions of her work.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
305000
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cotton, Olive, 1911-
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)