Acrylic on paper

Signed on the front.

Isiah is part of a series of minimalist portraits painted in light. These pieces are painted on repurposed materials, courtesy of The Green Shed in Canberra. Isiah is painted on velvety matte fine sandpaper.

About this collection
We’re used to seeing what’s solid, not the light that hits it. My aim is to create just enough light for our minds to picture what it illuminates. There is no way to remove a mark once made, so these are also an exercise in restraint and stopping before I think I’m ‘done’.

Why men? The female muse is everywhere, from renaissance to pop art. But there is beauty and interest in men’s faces too, and subverting the trope is fun. Like in real life, these men are diverse, with Asian, Pacific Islander, African and other heritages.

Framing advice
This is a standard size (8” x 10”). You can find affordable off-the-shelf frames if you prefer to frame it yourself, or use Bluethumb's professional framing service.