Born
in Subiaco, Western Australia in 1938, barrister and philanthropist
Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC was the first in his family to go to
university. Admitted to practice in 1961, during his extensive legal
career he has appeared as counsel in the Supreme Court, Federal Court,
High Court and Privy Council. From his work as a barrister and his
appointment as the 31st Governor of Western Australia to his leadership
and philanthropic endeavours, McCusker has demonstrated a deep and
ongoing commitment to Australia, and not least his home state. In 2012
he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia, for eminent service
to the people of Western Australia, particularly through the provision
of equitable access to legal representation, as an advocate for
sustainable development and education, and through significant
philanthropic support for a range of medical research, youth and arts
organisations.
In
this painting, artist Vincent Fantauzzo has employed his signature
intricate realism, combined with a gentle palette grounded in blue, to
create a portrait that captures a strong sense of the sitter’s steady
optimism, inextricably linked to his beloved hometown of Perth.
Gift of Nigel Satterley AM and Denise Satterley 2022
© Vincent Fantauzzo
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