William Robinson AO, Brisbane State High School, 1951

Artist, William Robinson graduated from BSHS in 1951. Winning 2 Archibald Prizes—in 1987 and 1995—William is a prominent painter in the art world. His national fame grew in 1983 when several of his works featured in Sydney’s Australian Perspecta exhibition.

In 2004, William received the Queensland Great Award. According to William, ‘An artist does not retire’ and he continues to paint today.