Portrait Stories

Dadang Christanto

'Buried in the beach'

5 minutes 6 seconds

Artist Dadang Christanto discusses his portrait taken by Hari Ho and how it relates to Dadang's sculpture 'Heads from the North'

Anneliese Seubert

'My favourite subject was maths'

4 minutes 28 seconds

Anneliese Seubert describes the evolution of her modelling career, from Canberra schoolgirl to international supermodel.

Tilman Ruff

'To literally save the world'

8 minutes 30 seconds

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff AO has focused his efforts on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.

Carla Zampatti

'Frescoes, feminism and fashion'

4 minutes 37 seconds

Carla discusses her decision, at age six, to become a fashion designer and the subsequent evolution of her career.

Anna Meares and Narelle Autio

'Come along for the ride'

9 minutes 19 seconds

Champion track cyclist, Anna Meares, discusses her portrait with artist Narelle Autio.

Tan Le

'So many stars'

10 minutes 27 seconds

Tech entrepreneur Tan Le and photographer John Tsiavis.

Catherine Livingstone

A conversation between artist and subject

4 minutes 5 seconds

Businesswoman Catherine Livingstone and artist Mathew Lynn.

Jessica Mauboy

'Chaos and stillness'

6 minutes 36 seconds

Singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy with artist David Rosetzky.

David Foster

'What the tree saw'

7 minutes 30 seconds

World champion woodcutter David Foster and artist Jacqui Stockdale.

Michelle Simmons

Eureka moment

5 minutes 56 seconds

Professor Michelle Simmons and photographer Selina Ou.

Andrew Gaze

'Make it fun'

6 minutes 26 seconds

Basketballer Andrew Gaze and photographer George Fetting.

Nikki Toole

'Beauty and strength'

4 minutes 53 seconds

Photographer Nikki Toole describes the creation of her portrait of Rosie Batty.