Hal Holman

Haldane Sinclair "Hal" Holman (29 August 1922 – 20 June 2016) was an Australian sculptor, artist, and designer.

Early life Holman was born in Sydney and attended Sydney High School and Newington College (1932). During World War II he served as a commando in the New Guinea campaign. He operated behind Japanese lines on the mainland and was attached to the United States Marine Corps who landed in Rabaul. After demobilisation Holman was awarded a Diploma of Art at East Sydney Technical College, now known as the National Art School. He also designed the uniforms of the PNG Constabulary Band and created a one-tonne metal sculpture of the National Crest for the Supreme Court building.

Honours Officer of Logohu for distinguished service to Papua New Guinea Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the arts as a designer and sculptor

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