Oil on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

Signed on the back.

This was a preliminary study for my Archibald Prize painting of Solomon Kammer. The idea for this portrait originated in Sol’s studio in Adelaide, where I viewed the paintings that featured in ‘Give it Up’ a solo exhibition of Sol’s. I then returned to Sol’s studio a month later to begin working on the idea for this portrait. I have followed Solomon’s work for over 4 years and I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to paint someone I greatly admire. I am inspired by the way Solomon’s work speaks authentically about chronic illness, medical science and gender biases to expose the prejudices, struggles and traumas many have faced.