Florence Eleanor Akins
New Zealand artist and teacher (1906–2012)
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Summary
Born in Christchurch[1], she… she was born on March 26, 1906[2]. She passed away in Nelson[3]. She died on October 18, 2012[4]. She worked as an artist[5], printmaker[6], embroiderer[7], metalworker[8], and textile artist[9].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[10]
- Occupation: artist[5], printmaker[6], embroiderer[7], metalworker[8], textile artist[9], teacher[11]
- Employer: Ilam School of Fine Arts[12]
- Educated at: Ilam School of Fine Arts[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Family name: Akins[15]
- Given name: Florence[16], Eleanor[17]
- Student of: Rose Margaret Zeller[18], Francis Aubrey Shurrock[19]
- Significant person: Chrystabel Aitken[20]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[21], Christchurch Art Gallery[22]
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Education
Studied under Rose Margaret Zeller[18], a painter[23], 1891–1975[24], of New Zealand[25] and Francis Aubrey Shurrock[19], a sculptor[26], 1887–1977[27], of New Zealand[28].
FAQs
Where was Florence Eleanor Akins born?
Florence Eleanor Akins was born in Christchurch[1].
Where did Florence Eleanor Akins die?
Florence Eleanor Akins passed away in Nelson[3].
What did Florence Eleanor Akins do for work?
Florence Eleanor Akins worked as artist[5], printmaker[6], embroiderer[7], metalworker[8], and textile artist[9].
Where did Florence Eleanor Akins go to school?
Florence Eleanor Akins was educated at Ilam School of Fine Arts[13].