Suzanne Bellamy.
Feminist, Activist, Artist, Independent Scholar.
Born and raised in Parramatta. 22.09.1948 – 20.06.2022
She won a Commonwealth Scholarship to Sydney University where she graduated with Honours.
In 1974 Suzanne began an academic career at Macquarie University teaching Women’s Studies and Politics.
As national convenor of the first Women and Labour Conference, 1978.
Suzanne pioneered the series of scolarly conferences which put women’s studies on the academic
Academia proved too narrow for Suzanne’s burgeoning interests and talents and she began exploring the Arts, beginning with pottery.
She left the university in 1979 to work full time as a studio artist and independent scholar / writer, and began exhibiting artwork from 1981.
In Memory of Suzanne Bellamy.
Words by Susan Hawthorne.
“Feminists across Australia and overseas have treasured examples of this intellect and artist Susanne Bellamy…”
We are grateful to the family that have been the benefactors of Suzanne’s remaining work, and for entrusting Gang Gang Gallery with these precious pieces.
Works will be for sale via the Gallery with expressions of interest.
We believe Suzanne’s work and life should be celebrated through this collection and passed on to future collectors and pottery enthusiasts
Suzans work will be on display at Gang Gang Gallery from April 10