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Overview
This series documents Liz Mitchell's early career, prior to the establishment of her fashion line and business- Liz Mitchell Design Ltd. It showcases her creative journey from early school day sketch books, following her career path through university training at University of Auckland School of Arts (ELAM), theatre design, television and freelance design. The archive includes material from Liz Mitchell's involvement/ employment with the Theatre Corporate 1979, Mercury Theatre 1982- 1984, her study trips in London, a stint with the Australian Opera Company, work with Television New Zealand and other freelance design projects that formed the early development of Liz Mitchell’s design career.
The series includes:
- Costume design drawings
- Set design drawings
- Photographs
- Correspondence
- Newspaper clipping
- Miscellaneous ephemera.
Also included are sketchbooks, exercise books and school assignments, which document Liz Mitchell’s art and design work from the age of 11 through secondary school to her University education.