Tim Storrier’s Faceless Portrait Wins Archibald

Tim Storrier’s work The Histrionic Wayfarer (After Bosch) was chosen from 41 finalists to win the $75,000 prize, an increase of $25,000 from last year. Though there is no face to identify the pith-helmeted figure, Storrier says his winning work is a self-portrait. He wears glasses and carries an over-stuffed backpack, which includes Storrier’s dog and muse Smudge. If you look closely, a drawing of Storrier’s face can be seen on a piece of paper being blown away by the wind in the background of the painting. Read the full article »»»»