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Nell Schofield
Biography
Born in London, Nell Schofield (b. 1963), television presenter, actress and writer, grew up in Sydney and started surfing at Bondi at age 13.
1 portrait in the collection
Nell, 2008
Abbey McCulloch
Portrait, oil and charcoal on canvas
Gift of Nell Schofield 2020. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Self-nature is subtle and mysterious - Tree Woman / Woman Tree, 2023
Nell, Warwick Edgington, Annette Blair and Belinda Toll, Canberra Glassworks, Crawfords Casting, Eveleigh Works
Portrait, bronze, patinas, stainless steel, hand blown glass
Purchased with funds provided by the Portrait Dinner Series 2023
Nell
Artists and Collectives
Nell is a multidisciplinary artist based on Gadigal land in the Eora Nation, Sydney. Her work fuses mythological, spiritual and popular cultural iconography.
Dr Leo Schofield AM
Biography
Leo Schofield AM (b. 1935) has been a significant figure in Australia's cultural life for three decades.
5 portraits in the collection
Nell
Biography
Born in Maitland, New South Wales in 1975, Nell is a multidisciplinary artist working across painting, sculpture, video and performance.
3 portraits in the collection
Exhibition opening speech
General content
Leo Schofield introduces the exhibition, Masters of fare: chefs, winemakers, providores.
Fuzzy Leo (Leo Schofield), c. 2000
Martin Wilson
Portrait, woven shag pile rug
Gift of Nell Schofield 2020. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Leo Schofield, 2001
Brent Harris
Portrait, oil on canvas
Commissioned with funds provided by Angela Nevill, Nevill Keating Pictures Ltd, in memory of William Keating 2001
Portrait of Nell #15, 2009
Richard Larter
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint, gesso, binder medium, gel and glitter on canvas
Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2014
Between life and death you’re a miracle
Magazine article by Elspeth Pitt, 2024
Elspeth Pitt talks to multidisciplinary artist Nell about ghosts, artistic lineages and hybrid art forms.
Mr Mortimer Lewis, c. 1828
an unknown artist
Portrait, watercolour on ivory
Gift of Leo Schofield AM 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Mrs Elizabeth Lewis, c. 1830
an unknown artist
Portrait, watercolour on ivory
Gift of Leo Schofield AM 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Little treasures
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2002
The acquisition of the ivory miniatures of Mortimer and Mrs Lewis.
Preparatory study for the portrait of Leo Schofield No. 2, 2001
Brent Harris
Portrait, coloured pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned with funds provided by Angela Nevill, Nevill Keating Pictures Ltd, in memory of William Keating 2001
Preparatory study for the portrait of Leo Schofield No.1, 2001
Brent Harris
Portrait, coloured pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned with funds provided by Angela Nevill, Nevill Keating Pictures Ltd, in memory of William Keating 2001