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Portrait 55

Summer 2016-2017

Nude Self Portrait, after Rah Fizelle 2016 by Yvette Coppersmith
Nude Self Portrait, after Rah Fizelle 2016 by Yvette Coppersmith
Nude Self Portrait, after Rah Fizelle 2016 by Yvette Coppersmith

Observation point

by Yvette Coppersmith

Yvette Coppersmith considers the influences on her portrait painting.
Billie, 2016 by Graeme Drendel
Billie, 2016 by Graeme Drendel
Billie, 2016 by Graeme Drendel

In your dreams

by Dr Sarah Engledow

An excerpt from The Popular Pet Book.
George and Jemima Billet with family
George and Jemima Billet with family
George and Jemima Billet with family

Costantini's convictions

by Joanna Gilmour

Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013

Man of war

by Tedi Bills

Tedi Bills talks to George Gittoes about canvassing conflict.
Mirka Mora
Mirka Mora
Mirka Mora

It's a Mora!

by Tedi Bills

Select extracts from Mirka Mora's autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous, provide rich accompaniment to recent Gallery acquisitions.  
Charles Teo
Charles Teo
Charles Teo

Charlie's angles

by Stephen Phillips

Stephen Phillips talks to neurosurgeon Charlie Teo about his practice, perspectives and the anatomy of hope.
Mrs NR Mackintosh (Anne) by Ruth Hollick
Mrs NR Mackintosh (Anne) by Ruth Hollick
Mrs NR Mackintosh (Anne) by Ruth Hollick

Natural, artistic and unselfconscious

by Angus Trumble

Angus Trumble gazes at the once bright star of photographer Ruth Hollick.

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