Garry Greenwood

Garry Greenwood (born 1943 in Kent, England – 2005) was a Tasmanian leather sculptor and graphic artist.

He pioneered and mastered the use of leather as a sculptural material, using it to create musical instruments, theatrical costumes, wall hangings and free-standing works.

[1] Stylistically his works were often whimsical and quirky, drawing on folk art and English medievalist fantasy, as well as organic and human forms.

He collaborated with a number of theatre groups including TasDance, for which he designed sets, costumes, puppets and masks.

[5] He also collaborated with Joanne Cannon & Stuart Favilla to create hybrid acoustic/electronic instruments, the Leather LightHarp and the Contra-monster.