By Colin Smith
Lucy Boyd beck was a member of Australia's foremost artistic family, the Boyds. Her parents, Merric and Doris Boyd raised Lucy and her siblings - Arthur, Guy, David and Mary - in a highly creative environment at their home in Murrumbeena with self-expression, tolerance and love at its core.
Lucy developed a strong sense of line in her art which she applied to her drawing and painting. Later, she worked with her husband, Hatton Beck to create the highly individualistic and expressive ceramic paintings she is most remembered for, continuing a family tradition of artistic innovation and excellence.
Colin Smith met Lucy Boyd Beck in 1996 whilst undertaking research for his book, Merric Boyd and Murrumbeena - a history of the Boyd family in Murrumbeena. It was through this meeting that he established a friendship with Lucy. Borne of that friendship, Lucy Boyd beck Life and Art is her story.
By Colin Smith
Lucy Boyd beck was a member of Australia's foremost artistic family, the Boyds. Her parents, Merric and Doris Boyd raised Lucy and her siblings - Arthur, Guy, David and Mary - in a highly creative environment at their home in Murrumbeena with self-expression, tolerance and love at its core.
Lucy developed a strong sense of line in her art which she applied to her drawing and painting. Later, she worked with her husband, Hatton Beck to create the highly individualistic and expressive ceramic paintings she is most remembered for, continuing a family tradition of artistic innovation and excellence.
Colin Smith met Lucy Boyd Beck in 1996 whilst undertaking research for his book, Merric Boyd and Murrumbeena - a history of the Boyd family in Murrumbeena. It was through this meeting that he established a friendship with Lucy. Borne of that friendship, Lucy Boyd beck Life and Art is her story.