Maynard Waters was born in
Sydney in 1936
His father was a carpenter who travelled and worked throughout
Australia and Maynard followed as a construction worker
During his travels he met many different characters amongst his
workmates and the people of the many towns he visited
His mind stored up pictures of the various facets of Australian
life, which later appeared in his paintings of country towns and
vignettes of city life
He had always had the desire to paint
His first attempts were tentative representations of the Australian
life he knew so well
Soon, as he offered paintings to galleries and they sold, his
career as a painter was born, and in due time became an established
painter and muralist
After training at East Sydney Technical College and an overseas
study tour he garnered greater technical ability and maturity
For many years now his skills have been brought to bear on subjects
evocative of the ebb and flow of Australian life and the simple
things - people, old men and women, children, dogs and horses,
and all the flotsam and jetsam of the authentic characters who
are to be found throughout this land
For a period Maynard taught at the Canberra National Art School
He soon decided that he could not paint and teach and do both
well, so he dropped teaching and made painting his work
His first solo exhibition was at the Nundah Gallery, Canberra
in 1962 and has since exhibited around Australia and in London
and Los Angeles
His work has also featured in several books and is represented
in many private and institutional collections
Maynard has also undertaken some major commissions - including
a 12 metre x 1.2 metre mural painted for the Twin Towns Services
Club, Tweed Heads in 1995
Lately Maynard has enjoyed creating Family Heritage Portrait art
works, where he paints the subjects on their property or in their
local neighbourhood
He has also recently revisited the abstract art form which he
first discovered in 1971
Maynard Waters lives with his wife Merle on the South Coast of
NSW in Batemans Bay, where he has his studio
Hello
Both myself and my wife are very keen on the "older style"
- and this is very important as far as our kitchen goes
We have been trying to "stock" it with items from the
past!!!
Attached are four photos, and these show three items that we have
recently purchased
------(1) Willow Sifter
------(2) Willow Bread Bin, and
------(3) Arnotts Biscuit Tin
They all feature a painting by Mr Maynard Waters
In a few words - "They are terrific and look fabulous on
display!!!"
Quite simply, these objects have become a bit of a 'talking point'
Is there any information that you can give us about these items?
Such as - why they were done - when were they released - the names
of the paintings used, etc, etc
Basically, anything you have would be very much appreciated
We have been looking through secondhand stores, antique shops,
Ebay auctions for any other items like this that feature Mr Waters'
work
Are you able to let us know if there are any other kitchen objects
in this range?
Thank you for your time, and please pass on our regards
Geoff and Sharon
Hi Geoff
We did receive your email and I have been doing some investigating
for you
These items were produced over thirty years ago - a long time!!
I contacted Willoware in Melbourne and they are going to send
me a list and pictures of the items with Maynard's paintings on
them
There are quite a few
I will send you a copy when we receive it (probably will need
your mailing address)
We only have one cake tin which Nan had kept
When Maynard looks at the paintings he may remember the names??
As to why?
Can't remember - but probably a commercial proposition
Maynard says Pro Hart did it just before us - he was a friend
Hope this helps,
and I will let you know when I receive the pictures from Willoware
Merlene Waters
THANK YOU!!!
Hi,
and we appreciate the time you took to reply and forward all this
information
Your contact with Willoware is also very much appreciated, and
we look forward to receiving the list and details
Our postal address is below
As I have mentioned, we love the items and they look great!!!
- and we are looking to add to our collection
Have a nice day
Regards
Geoff
