My painting of my son Hugo ‘safe and sound’ is a finalist in this years Lethbridge 20000 art Prize in Brisbane Australia.

Safe and sound - Hugo 

(oil on canvas 51cm x 41cm, 2020)

Exploring conflict between keeping my youngest son Hugo safe and allowing him the space to grow. Painted at a time of huge physical and emotional evolution, he faced these changes with strength, courage and resilience. Painted whilst living with me in Australia, Hugo now lives in Portugal in Isolation due to Covid -19.