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HIDDEN FACES
The 2023 Victorian Salon des Refusés

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This portrait was submitted to the Archibald and the Lester Prizes.
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Cat#38 Belinda Wilson

A PERFECT MOMENT WITH GERALDINE HICKEY
Oil on Linen
105 w x 105 h cm
$4,900


​Artist’s Statement

In my portrait of the Comedian, Geraldine Hickey, I wanted to depict her not only as a recognizable figure but a reflection of who she is when performing.

I had the opportunity to connect with Geraldine through a mutual friend. I was working on a series of artworks that explored the theme of joy. What better subject than to paint a comedian who shares hilarious anecdotes and observation from everyday life.  I saw Geraldine perform at the Sydney Opera House in 2022, during the finale she emerged in a wetsuit surrounded by balloons.  This scene was one that I wanted to recreate in a painting, Geraldine grew up in Albury NSW, so I also wanted to give a nod to a regional setting which is why I painted Geraldine in a landscape.

My work is a celebration of the human spirit.  Through a visual connection, I strive to capture the essence of my subject to reveal who they are and capture a moment in time.

Through observation and attention to detail I seek to capture her likeness whilst also portraying the depth and complexity of her character.

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