Hettie de Gannes

Born in Trinidad in 1935, She received her early education at Bishop's Anstey High School and further education at Manchester University of Science and Technology, England, in Optics; and also attended Manchester College of Art on,a part-time basis.

Her works have been exhibited locally in several mixed exhibitions and jointly with other artists. She works mainly in a representational style depicting the way of life in Trinidad; occasionaly she works in an abstract style which fits in with her explorations into metal sculpture. She has held a one-person exhibition in 1975 at the National Museum.

During the period 1968 to 1975 de Gannes has won several awards in the area of Design- Carnival Jamboree, C.D.C. Trophy design and Stamp design to commemorate International Women's Year.

 

 

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