William Bustard

William Bustard (1894–1973) was an artist in Queensland, Australia. His stained glass work features in many heritage-listed buildings.

Early life

William Bustard was born in 1894 in Terrington, Malton, Yorkshire, England. Living close to the York Minster, he was influenced by its stained glass work and music. He studied at the Scarborough Art School and won a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art in London. He served in the British army in World War I and contracted tuberculosis. He immigrated in 1921 to Queensland, Australia where his health recovered.

Career

In order to make a living, he undertook a range of artistic work, including teaching and commissions. He illustrated books, including Robinson Crusoe (1949) and Treasure Island (1956).

He drew pictures for advertisements, including for:

• the Canberra Hotel in Brisbane

His stained glass work can be found in:

• Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Maryborough, Queensland
• Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola in Toowong, Brisbane
• St Thomas Church of England in Toowong, Brisbane
• Kurrowah, a mansion in Dutton Park, Brisbane
• St Pauls Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill, Brisbane
• RS Exton and Co Building in Brisbane
• St Brigids Catholic Church, in Rosewood
• St Barnabas Anglican Church, Red Hill

Later life

William Bustard died on 24 August 1973 in Southport, Queensland.

Exhibitions

Major exhibitions of his work include:

• 1931
• 1945: Brisbane
• 1950: Finney's Art Gallery, Brisbane
• 1983: Brisbane Civic Art Gallery and Museum
• 2015–2016: Museum of Brisbane Painting with Light: an exhibition of the works of William Bustard from June 2015 to January 2016 (over 70 original works)