 In 1954, he was engaged as set decorator for Robert Helpmann's production of Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "Le Coq d'Or" at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, but he withdrew.The Australian designer Loudon Sainthill was drafted at short notice in his place.In the years ahead he was able to produce not just paintings and graphic art, but also numerous sculptures and ceramics, including wall tiles, painted vases, plates and jugs.