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ally effective method was devised for Australian conditions. This was known as Pktala Sgraffito, and the design was worked with raised or sunk templates.The 1905 “Art and Architecture printed two examples of PktalaSgraffito in Sydney, both by GeorgeTaylor, one as a frieze, around an Italian-type home at Warrawce by Joseland Vermont, and the other as a frieze around a tower on a Woollahra residence by Robertson Marks (sec illustrations A and B). These two examples graphically il-lustrated the artistic charm of thistype of decoration, and reflect thegood taste of both architects and own'ers.Revive The Art.While on the subject of friezes it is interesting to note that the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor at Ncu-tral Bay had hand'paintcd friezes by Harry Weston, a Bulletin artist. These were greatly admired.Mrs. Florence M. Taylor's city rcsi' dencc had hand-painted friezes by the Crisp Bros., who were notable Sydney artists, whose paintings were accepted each year by the Royal Art SocietyThere is always a cer-an artist's original the applied arts, as it is pleasurableinfor exhibition, tain distinction in work, when used that is as lasting to behold.It would be pleasing to anticipate a revival of Sgraffito, in step with the present revival of home and busi-ness construction.It is felt that wc have Australian artists and craftsmen enterprising enough—and courageous enough—to tackle a new and satisfying medium of interior and exterior decoration, and thus emulate the splendid example of the late George Taylor, who was the master of so many branches of the graphic arts, and who pioneered so many fields in architecture, building, and engineering in the early years of this century, including Ba-gassee ceilings which were reinforced with sugar canc fibre and from which sprang all the ornamental work applied to ceilings in the dccadeF that follow'cd.His inspiration and achievements have been handed down for coming generations to use, to mould .and to be, in turn, remembered by.ft
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Sydney Construction
Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Wed, Dec 30, 1953
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