Listen in here to the latest Episode of ‘Talking with Painters’ with Maria Stoljar, where she interviews my stoic and incredible friend and fellow Australian artist Filippa Buttitta who I’ve painted for this year’s Archibald Prize. I will assure you that after listening to the podcast about Filippa’s own journey painting her Archibald subject brain surgeon, Professor Dr Charlie Teo, Filippa will leave you feeling nothing but touched and inspired.
ARCHIBALD SITTING 2018 - JUZ KITSON
It's that time of year again where I like to challenge myself by taking on a portrait. A portrait for me is more than a mere representation of the sitter's appearance, expression or simple gestures of their biography. A portrait articulates the psyche between the sitter and the artist, presenting an opportunity to reveal the inner workings of the subject's mind through the artist's own intimate thoughts on life and doubt through an exploration of their existential being. Heartfelt thanks goes to Juz Kitson one of Australia's best contemporary artists for allowing me delve into her as a subject and for sitting for me for this painting titled 'Juz Kitson Imitating Venus'. I've been so privileged to be able to paint her.
'Juz Kitson Imitating Venus' oil on canvas, 220cm x 167cm, 2018