Roberta Thornley | |
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Born | 1985 |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Alma mater | Elam School of Fine Arts |
Known for | photography |
Awards | Marti Friedlander Photographic Award 2017 |
Roberta Thornley (born 1985) is a New Zealand photographer. [1] Her work is in the permanent collections of Christchurch Art Gallery and the Sarjeant Gallery. [2]
In 2014 she received a residency at Tylee Cottage with the Sarjeant Gallery, and spent five months there the following year. [3] [4] Her work is included in collections such as the Real Art Roadshow, Christchurch Art Gallery and the Sarjeant Gallery. [5]
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