Tribute: Mariette Perrinjacquet
1941-2019
Perrinjacquet Mariette nee Bourquin 1941- 2019 Swiss born Australian sculptor, graphic designer and teacher best known for her textile woven sculptures incorporating driftwood relating to the natural world.
In 1986 Mariette became a member of MSWPS and contributed as a committee member, exhibitor, designing our current logo, winning the 2014 Annie Davison Oliver Award, and in 2007, 2002 and 1999 the Mable Pryde Memorial Prize. Her book La Feuille Verte (The Green Leaf) was published in 2013.
Further reading about Mariette Perrinjacquet can be found in Dr Juliette Peers famous book about the society More than Just Gumtrees and contacting the Women’s Art Register Website.
MSWPS Thanks Carmel O’Connor for this contribution
