B. 1906 – 1992

Australian artist Frank Hinder studied under Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo at the Royal Art Society of New South Wales. He was among a small group of artists who crusaded for abstraction in Sydney during the 1930s, with Hinder's practice exploring cubist and constructivist principles, theories of dynamic symmetry and philosophies of theosophy.

Hinder's achievements and experiences were varied. He painted with Grace Crowley, Ralph Balson and Rah Fizelle and helped found the Contemporary Art Society. During World War Two, he produced camouflage designs for the Australian military and escaped from a burning plane crash, a traumatic event that would reappear throughout his work.  

A distinct and compelling figure in the story of Australian modernism, Hinder is represented across public collections and won the Blake Prize for religious art in 1952. His legacy remains remarkable for its sense of rhythm, sophistication and ability to find “order in chaos”. 

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