Congratulations to artist Martin Tighe on being short-listed for this year’s Archibald Prize.
Martin’s portrait , A familiar stranger, is of ABC Classic FM presenter Emma Ayres.
Also amongst the 54 finalists this year are portraits of Adam Goodes, Nick Cave, Tom Uren, Torah Bright and Les Patterson.
Martin’s work has graced the covers of The 2007 Footy Almanac (Paul Chapman’s Grand Final mark), The 2012 Rugby Almanac (Ben Barba running free) and Paul Daffey’s 2001 book, Local Rites (a lone player about to goal).
Martin has entered the Archibald Prize on seven occasions; this is the first time he has been selected to be a finalist.
G’day Martin,
Congratulations on your recognition.
It’s quite a leap, I imagine, to throw yourself into such a competition. Congratulations on submitting a piece in the first place. Good stuff.
Congratulations Martin, that’s brilliant news and well deserved. Best of luck.
Great work Martin
Hearty Congrats Martin. To be sure, your painting of Chapppy deserved to win in 2007. Good luck this time. Emma is a great Broadcaster; my fav after Gerald Whately.
Presumably unrelated to Gary.
Congratulations Martin… look forward to seeing the painting when it comes to MPRG later this year.
Happy for your success Martin You deserve it
God Bless you and your endeavours
Joe and Anne Toscano