What happens after war ends? This course explores the lives of three Australian World War I veterans: Rex Batterbee, Napier Waller and Penleigh Boyd, who became significant artists. We examine how their wartime experiences shaped their creative paths and influenced their artistic work. Their stories reveal resilience, adaptation and the power of art as a response to trauma. An inspiring look at how individuals can reinvent themselves and contribute to culture after conflict.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introducing the three key artists and their lives up to WWI
• Profile of Rex Batterbee
• Profile of Napier Waller
• Profile of Penleigh Boyd

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Appreciate the lives of these Australian artists and how they adapted from injuries to become successful artists
• Understand the different artistic contributions of the three artists