Rene De Kok Horticulurist, Western Australia I was born 22/8/51 in Den Haag, Netherlands, where I studied horticulture being the fifth generation to do so. After my studies I travelled the world for approx. 6 years. During this period I Read more
Gerada Baremans: quilter and textile artist I was born in the Netherlands on 8 April 1937, the eldest of five girls. I was only two years old, when war broke out. My childhood was not free and easy as my mother Read more
Marijke Greenway, renowned artist and former world-class trampolinist Marijke Greenway is an achiever, in different countries, South Africa and Australia, and in quite different fields. Her story is exceptional in many ways. She was born in the Netherlands in 1943, Read more
John Mutsaers I was born in Eindhoven in Noord Brabant in 1942. I am the only son among five daughters, three older and two younger than I. Being a family with only six children was small in our neighborhood, twelve and Read more
Marty Rhone Entertainer and singer Born: Karel van Rhoon, Surabaya in Java, Indonesia, 7 May 1948 Year of arrival in Australia: 1950 Arrival: Qantas Constellation. Now living: Sydney Awards and recognition: Gold record for recording ‘Denim & Lace’; Winner, Outstanding Read more
Sinterklaas From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. At the time of writing, the fifth of December, I pause Read more
The Yellow Tulip From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. When I was a young boy I lived in Read more
War Story From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. Any war does not, as the historians like to have Read more
Childhood memories From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. From ‘The Artist’s View,’ a column written by Petrus Spronk for his local newspaper. Memories of the last century. The last century, which holds Read more
CURRICULUM VITAE PETRUS SPRONK EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1966-1968 South Australian School of Arts 1969 Post-Graduate studies. S.A. School of Arts Major: Sculpture, Ceramics Minor: Design, Photography COLLECTIONS Tasmanian Art Gallery. Launceston. Tasmania. (chair sculpture) Tasmanian Art Gallery. Hobart. Tasmania. Read more