Oil on canvas, ready to hang.

Signed on the front.

This artwork comes with an external frame

This painting was a Finalist in the Western Australian Lester Portrait Prize in 2021. Premier Mark McGowan’s approval rating soared over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was intrigued by his popularity with Gen-Z and his wide online appeal on TikTok and other social media platforms. It was oddly fascinating to see a politician achieving such celebrity status and I wanted to incorporate this aspect in my painting. When I met with the Premier he seemed bemused by his #statedaddy status but generously participated in the sitting with good humour.