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Unveiling of the Frank Sedgman Portrait!

30/12/2017

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Attending the unveiling of my Frank Sedgman portrait at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club a couple of weeks ago was a landmark experience for me! I would like to thank Frank and his family for so generously being part of the journey of this portrait project. A big thanks to the Kooyong Foundation for acquiring Frank’s portrait for their wonderful collection. Thank you Chris Brown for arranging the acquisition of the painting and for affording me the honour of being part of this very special evening.

In 2015 I decided to enter a piece into the 2016 Archibald Portrait Competition. I was inspired to paint Frank Sedgman’s portrait after a mutual friend of the family told me about his amazing achievements in tennis during a significant period in the sport’s history.

I believe a person’s achievements and life journey are very much reflected in their face and character, so I was keen to meet Frank, as his would be an amazing portrait. It was fitting for Frank to be entered into the Archibald as he is a tennis legend and I was very excited to have this opportunity. I was very pleased when Frank agreed to the portrait.

I met up with him at the Gold Coast, whilst he was up for a holiday enjoying the warmer weather. During the sitting we spoke at length about his past in tennis and about his life since then. To familiarise myself with his features and character, I did a painting sketch of him whilst we spoke, as well as taking casual photos. I wanted to capture Frank in the moment as he recalled the past, his thoughts reflected in his expressions. It was a wonderful and interesting day.
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Berenice
30/12/2017 04:17:31 am

So awed by your talent. Proud to be family. Well done. The emergence of the public you will astound people you are so modest low key and a fantastic wife and mother of 2 little ones as well as being a great ballet dancer. Exceptional in every way.

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Isabella
30/12/2017 05:04:29 pm

Thanks for your kind words and support Berenice!

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