There are few subjects so universal in art as the human portrait. Whether you are a regular gallery-goer or brand new to exhibitions, the portrait has a universal connective quality with its audiences.
ArtsHub speaks with the Executive Director of the prize, Annie Silberstein, and winner of the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, India Mark, to understand their work and processes in the lead-up to the awards ceremony. Together, they explore the enduring fascination audiences have with portraiture.
