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Title: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: Penthesilea on March 28, 2008, 05:26:06 am

Here's short interview piece with Vincent Fantauzzo, the artist who painted Heath' portrait for the Australian Archibald prize.


http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=7124709&ch=4226715&src=news (http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=7124709&ch=4226715&src=news)

Title: Re: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: MaineWriter on March 28, 2008, 07:10:58 am

Thanks for that, Chrissi. It's nice to know that the artist is giving it to Heath's mother. And Heath was right....it should've won.

L

Title: Re: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: optom3 on March 28, 2008, 08:27:21 am

I want to say thankyou as well.I did not originally like the painting.Now having seen the artist and having it explained I like it more.Funny how when you understand something you are more accepting of it.I did not realise that it was meant to represent what Heath should keep private and what he should tell,so that it became public knowlege.
It still made me sad,all over again,thinking that he was so fragile really.The critical accolades that he both accepted and deserved,brought with them the attention he so disliked,and may ultimately have contributed to his fragile state and demise.That and the depths of emotion and reserves he used ,bringing difficult characters to life.Completely draining.
It was nice to think of him winking at the end of the sitting,I can just picture that.Also lovely to know that in this money buys everything world,the artist is giving the painting to his mother.That renewed my faith in people again.

Title: Re: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: belbbmfan on March 28, 2008, 10:05:33 am

Thanks for posting that Chrissi. How wonderful that he's giving it to his mum.

Quote from: optom3 on March 28, 2008, 08:27:21 am

I want to say thankyou as well.I did not originally like the painting.Now having seen the artist and having it explained I like it more.Funny how when you understand something you are more accepting of it.I did not realise that it was meant to represent what Heath should keep private and what he should tell,so that it became public knowlege.
It still made me sad,all over again,thinking that he was so fragile really.The critical accolades that he both accepted and deserved,brought with them the attention he so disliked,and may ultimately have contributed to his fragile state and demise.That and the depths of emotion and reserves he used ,bringing difficult characters to life.Completely draining.
It was nice to think of him winking at the end of the sitting,I can just picture that.Also lovely to know that in this money buys everything world,the artist is giving the painting to his mother.That renewed my faith in people again.

I have felt this too. Very well said optom.

Title: Re: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: Penthesilea on March 30, 2008, 11:50:18 am

Quote from: MaineWriter on March 28, 2008, 07:10:58 am

Thanks for that, Chrissi. It's nice to know that the artist is giving it to Heath's mother. And Heath was right....it should've won.

L

Yeah, I also thought is nice he'll give it to Heath' mother.

Title: Re: Short interview with Vincent Fantauzzo (creator of Heath' portrait)
Post by: myprivatejack on March 31, 2008, 06:02:56 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 30, 2008, 11:50:18 am

Yeah, I also thought is nice he'll give it to Heath' mother.

Yes,it´s a good decision on his part,very sensitive.   :)