The story of 'Storm Man' begins with a portrait of David Gulpilil. I thought he was a fitting subject as a portrait as it became aware to me of his deteriorating health to one of Australia's most iconic indigenous Australian actors.
As a child I watched the movie 'storm boy' and fell in love with the Australian adventure, I watched it several times! The work that I have created is loosely based on him and it’s done in a way to celebrate his spirit.
The work is created on plywood with charcoals, acrylic paints, spray paints graphite, I also sanded and etched the wood surface.
For me the work embodies his strength & wisdom , with a subtle connection back to country. This is done in a way, where the portrait and the background merge together within the picture plane.
The original of this sold before completion after a customer saw it in my Yeppoon Gallery . I then proceeded to put it onto social media and I was blown away about how many resonated with the work. It wasn't something I expected. It's so humbling to know it reached so many people across the world, but even more special to know that a print found a home amongst the Gulpili family.
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Kia ora Jet, I bought one of these prints of ‘Storm Man’ November 2023. I went to visit my dad but couldn’t find him -I’ve since found him :) I had since told him go and see your shop. I’m glad I ended up in Yepoon to find your work. I love this piece and get comments all the time. I also bought a print of a boy, blue colour I recall? When I came back home to N.Z. from my trip in Rocky, I ended up giving it as a gift, they loved it! Hope you and your team have a great 2025. I’ll come visit again when I when I come back. Mauir ora! Aotearoa