July 12, 2017
Sunshine Coast artist Jandamarra Cadd – who has twice exhibited at the Wondai Art Gallery – has submitted a portrait of actor Jack Charles into this year’s Archibald Prize.
The portrait is in Jandamarra’s “hyper-realistic” style which has impressed so many art lovers in the South Burnett over the years.
Uncle Jack Charles is an Indigenous actor who is currently starring in the ABC sci-fi drama Cleverman, but his career stretches back to 1970 when he made his debut on the stage in Melbourne.
This is the second time that Jandamarra has submitted a painting of Uncle Jack to the Archibald, however his 2016 entry was markedly different to this year’s approach.
In previous years, he has also put forward portraits of Mick Dodson and Bob Randall.
In 2014, his portrait of singer Archie Roach was named an Archibald finalist.
This year, Jandamarra is also featuring in another way at the Archibald … he is the subject of another artist’s Archibald entry.
Sunshine Coast artist Leigh Hooker has submitted her depiction of Jandamarra to the competition.
“I am so used to being on the other side of the canvas. It is quite surreal to be represented on it,” Jandamarra said.
Archibald Finalists will be announced on July 20 with the winner announced on July 28 at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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