Overview
Geoffrey Bartlett is an Australian sculptor working in Melbourne. Bartlett's career in sculpture has spanned over almost 50 years since 1973. He is known for both his studio-based works and major public commissions in sculpture.
Bartlett's work has been noted for its contribution to modern Australia sculpture.
In 2007, the National Gallery of Victoria held a major retrospective on Bartlett's work since 1987.
Biography
Early life and education
Bartlett was born in Melbourne in 1952 and grew up in country Victoria. He grew up in Warrnambool and spent his teenage years in Shepparton.
His father was the manager of Maples, the old furniture shop. Bartlett would enjoy tinkering and building with timber from crates that his father would bring home from his job.
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