Portrait Artist Vicki Sullivan is an Archibald Prize finalist & award winning Portrait artist based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Recognised as an Art Renewal Center (ARC) Living Master, Vicki's oil paintings are held in both public and private collections in Australia including the State Library of NSW and around the world. Her work has been exhibited at prestigious venues, including the Archibald Prize, the European Museum of Modern Art {MEAM} in Barcelona and Sotheby's in New York, and has been in many National Portrait exhibitions in Australia
Artist Statement
"As a contemporary Portrait painter, my artistic approach merges the timeless aesthetics of the old masters with a modern sensibility. My primary objective extends beyond capturing a mere physical likeness of my subjects. Instead, I strive to delve into the depths of their being, seeking to encapsulate their emotions, their essence, and their very spirit. My ultimate aim is to evoke within the viewer the same sensations and connection experienced in the presence of living individuals. With every brushstroke, my intention is to engage the viewer on a profound level. I want them to be drawn into the artwork, to immerse themselves in its narrative, and to embark on a journey of their own imagination. Each piece I create is a vessel for storytelling, a visual medium through which I convey emotions, ideas, and themes that resonate universally." -Vicki Sullivan