Sybil Craig

Sybil Mary Frances Craig (1901–1989), was an Australian painter. She was appointed by the Australian War Memorial to accept the appointment as an official war artist. She was the first woman to paint women working in the munitions’ factories.

Early life Craig was born in London, England on 18 November 1901. She was the only child of affluent parents Matthew Frances Craig and Winifred Frances, née Major. Her family emigrated to Australia in 1902. The Craigs first lived in Brighton, but moved to Caulfield in 1914 into a house built by Matthew. Craig recalled a childhood spent in a 'suburban bohemian household' that was frequented by artists and musicians.

Career From 1924 though 1931 Craig studied at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School where she was taught by Bernard Hall, William McInnes and Charles Wheeler. thumb in the 1920sCraig was a member of several artistic organizations including the New Melbourne Art Club, the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, the Victorian Artists Society, and the Twenty Melbourne Painters. Craig died 15 September 1989 in Melbourne.