Biography & Wikipedia
Walter Whall Battiss was a South African artist best recognized as the inventor of the “Fook Island” concept. Battiss was a founding member of the New Group, a loose association of well-known contemporary European and American artists. Battiss was unique among them in that he was from the colonies and had not studied in either Europe or North America. He first visited Europe in 1938.
Age and birthday
Walter Battiss is 76 years old and he was born on 6th January 1906.
Height and weight
Walter Battiss was 5 ft 8 inches tall and weighed 75kg.
Nationality & Ethnicity
Walter Battiss was South African by nationality and he was of Karoo descent
Education
Walter Battiss began formal art studies in 1929 at the Witwatersrand Technical College (drawing and painting), then at the Johannesburg Training College (a Teacher’s Diploma), and with etching courses.
Political party and views
Walter Battiss’ political party and views are unknown.
Parents and siblings
Information about Walter Battiss’ parents is not available. Doreen Louise Battiss is Walter Battiss’ sister.
Wife and children
Walter Battiss’s wife was Grace Anderson. Information about Walter Battiss’ children is not available.
Salary and net worth
Walter Battiss earned $1 million per year and he has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Social media: Instagram & Twitter
Walter Battiss’ Instagram handle is @walter_battiss_company and his Twitter is unknown.
