Artworks are first available for purchase by sponsors and dignitaries before being available in person at the Exhibition in Brisbane. Unsold artworks can also be purchased online following the event.
"This drawing was done in 2020 and represents the incredible frustration that I was feeling at that time. The scream goes unheard; the feelings invalidated; hard work unacknowledged and hope for the future frustrated. This is for all those who are familiar with this experience, yet continue regardless."
Paula Prentice is a self-taught pencil portrait artist based in Brisbane. She has been drawing almost daily since rediscovering her love of portraiture in 2018. Socially isolated by choice, Paula focuses mostly on self-portraits, exploring the effects of light and shadow in creating mood and narrative. Paula takes and edits her own photos to find the exact look, feel and story she wants to portray in each drawing.
Believing that every portrait is a mirror, Paula's work goes beyond likeness into an exploration of human nature. Her goal is for each drawing to represent an inner truth that is recognisable to the viewer, inviting connection and conversation.
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