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Artist Interviews

Elaine Haxton Interview

James Gleeson Oral History Collection

Published 2015
83 minutes

James Gleeson interviews Elaine Haxton

22 November 1978

In the 1970s, leading surrealist painter Dr James Gleeson AO ventured into the studios of 98 Australian artists to discuss their works that had been acquired by the Gallery. As an artist, curator and writer, Gleeson brought a deeply thoughtful and personal perspective to these conversations.

The interviews, originally recorded on audio cassette tapes, now form the basis of a unique archive – the James Gleeson Oral History Collection – a vital historical and cultural resource for the study of contemporary Australian art. They provide first-hand insights into the genesis and creation of select works of art, mapping their enduring influence on Australian society more broadly.

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Referenced

Elaine Haxton

Toni
c.1944

Elaine Haxton

Set and costume designs: from Journey to the moon
(1960)

Elaine Haxton

Costume designs for four figures based on traditional puppet costumes from The Hassan project
1959

Elaine Haxton

Costume designs for two male figures: from The Hassan project [verso]
(1959)

Elaine Haxton

Costume designs for four traditional puppet costumes: from The Hassan project
(1959)

Elaine Haxton

Set design for backcloth: from Daughter of Silence [recto]
(1962)

Elaine Haxton

Costume designs for policeman: from The Cats
(1962)

Elaine Haxton

Costume designs for members of the gang: from The Cats
(1962)

Elaine Haxton

Three sketches: from Madame Butterfly [verso]
(1960)

Elaine Haxton

Costume design for Punchinello: from Parades
1962

Elaine Haxton

Costume design for Harlequin: from Parades
1962

Elaine Haxton

Costume design for the Tzigane boy: from Coppelia
(1952)

Elaine Haxton

Costume design for the doll in a blue skirt: from Coppelia
(1952)

Elaine Haxton

Set design for Act 1, Scene 1: from The Nutcracker
(1955)

Elaine Haxton

Nutcracker and Franz
1955

Elaine Haxton

Set design, first rough for Act II: from Los Tres Diabolos [recto]
(c1955)

Elaine Haxton

Costume design for the leading devil: from Los Tres Diabolos
(c1955)

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