Bert is trying to look like a tough guy, ready to fight. He didn’t quite succeed.
This is a rather small painting, and hence it was a little challenging.
Dimensions: 39x27cm
Painted: 2012
Materials: Acrylic on MDF board
Private collection
The story behind Self portrait 2012
Bert took a series of photos in about 2004 where he intended to look like he was ready to fight somebody. The intention was to create something different within the portrait genre. Bert entered this in the 2013 Archibald Prize and it didn’t tickle the judges fancy..
Source image of realism painting Self portrait 2012
