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An insight into the life of Australian artist, Bill Pidgeon (Wep) 1909 – 1981
Posted on January 29, 2011 by Pidgeoncoop
In 1956, acclaimed Australian artist, William Edwin Pidgeon (WEP) was issued with a Visa for travel behind the “Iron Curtain” to Hungary and Romania as part of a cultural exchange program. This series of posts will include extracts from letters he sent back home to his wife, Dorothy describing his adventures and depicting the places, [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2010 by Pidgeoncoop
From the Liberal Opinion, Official Organ of the Liberal Party of Australia (N.S.W. Division), Vol.4 No. 4, Sydney, February 1951 This entry for the Archibald prize has created a lot of interest and keen and favourable comment. “Wep” is regarded by fellow artists and the soundest critics as one of the best contemporary portrait painters. [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2010 by Pidgeoncoop
Monday 9th Aug. Got a letter from Geoff, I mean, Mickey Blunden yesterday. Seem to be enjoying themselves. Hope none of the wicked Frenchmen grabbed a bit of Mickie’s buttocks. South of France – I too would like to see it, the country of Van Gogh & Cézanne. Be interesting to see the actual [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2010 by Pidgeoncoop
23rd July Friday Still at Skyring, but all ready for marching orders. Have been detained here a week now waiting on news from home. From civilization – which strange to say appears to be getting along quite well without us. Wrote down to Sydney on Monday, begging for information as to amount earned for past [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2010 by Pidgeoncoop
11th July, Sunday Queensland, near Warwick Am camped alongside road, beneath still and flawless sky. The new moon sinking, leaves the world to starlight and quiet wonder. I clean my teeth beneath the aloof light of the thousand stars and am of the sudden impressed with their utter remoteness and unconcern with the fate of [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on January 20, 2010 by Pidgeoncoop
7th June (Our first wet day) (Jess very crook – 3 days) Went up to Kos. Again yesterday the third time within the week. Visited there on the Thursday & afternoon tead & took Dawnie up to Daner’s Gap. How she revelled in the snow, belly deep and leg embracing. How she scooped and chewed [...]
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