Vicki Sullivan
Australian Portraits: In the Limelight and in the Shadows
Meet the Artist: Saturday 7 December, 11am.
Free. Register online thefac.com.au or 03 9784 1060
Contemporary classical realist painter Vicki Sullivan merges the timeless aesthetics of the old masters with a modern sensibility. She goes beyond capturing a mere physical likeness of her subjects and strives to encapsulate their essence and spirit to convey emotions, ideas, and themes that resonate universally.
"As a contemporary classical realist 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
About the Artist
Melbourne based Portrait Artist Vicki Sullivan's paintings have won awards in Australia, the USA the UK and China, and are held in Private and Public collections worldwide. In 2021 Vicki was awarded the title of "Living Master” by the Art Renewal Center - the largest International Foundation for the promotion and education of Realist Art. Vicki’s work has won awards and has been exhibited in many National and International exhibitions. Her artwork can be found in many collections around the world. She is a member of Portrait Artists Australia, The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, the Art Renewal Center, Poets/Artists and The Portrait Society of America. Vicki studied painting in Australia and at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence Italy, with Maestro Michael John Angel. Visits to 'Pomegranate Studio' in Rye, where Vicki currently works are by appointment. Vicki Accepts Portrait Commissions worldwide.
Image: Artist Vicki Sullivan in studio
Venue
FAC - Curved Wall
Main FAC Foyer
When
Thursday 14 November to Saturday1 February
Free Entry
Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2
Closed Monday, Sunday, public holidays & long weekends