MARGARET CLARK ILLUSTRATOR 1901-2001

Federation Fairies was formed on the anniversary of Margaret Clark's birthday 2 years ago.  Our mission is to promote the memory of an amazingly talented Australian who was born in 1901 around the time of Australia's federation. Her work brought beauty into the lives of many.  Federation Fairies acquires works with the sole purpose of preservation and sharing our Aunt's work with the rest of the world. It has been hidden far too long!

She has produced over 100 of these lovely illustrations - we plan to showcase as many as possible in a book as a tribute to this remarkable lady.

                                                  [Margaret pictured here on her 99th Birthday]

The Mitchell Library received 10 illustrations by Margaret Clark from the National Trust.
All her works, due to the age, require restoration.  Art Restoration is a very expensive process.
Federation Fairies is preserving these images digitally and releasing Limited Edition Prints of 30 of
these rare and lovely illustrations to ensure the restoration work will be carried out. Future generations will
be grateful to those who appreciate the talent of a great Australian.

Please visit our website:   www.federationfairies.com.au

The Artworks in Canberra have been invaluable in their assistance with our project.

Do you know anyone with a Margaret Clark 1901-2001 illustration?

Federation Fairies was formed to:

• Raise the profile of the talented artist Margaret Clark.
• Through the use of technology publish a website to exhibit these unique works.
• Collect as many images as possible for inclusion in a book to showcase her life and work as a Tribute to an Australian Treasure.
• Publish children's books inspired by the images of Margaret Clark.
• Release limited edition prints of high quality on archival paper.
• Ensure the restoration of works in Galleries and Libraries are carried out to preserve as many works as possible for future generations.

You can see us on  www.federationfairies.com.au.   We are looking for any illustrations hidden away by elderly relatives.  Margaret gave a solo exhibition in 1926 and sold 23 illustrations.  She received rave reviews from the Sydney Press.