Archibald Prize Finalist 2026
Artist: Vicki Sullivan (VIC)
Artwork: Painting
Title: 'The Weight of Summer'
Year: 2026
Medium: Oil on Linen
Framing:
Dimensions: H= 60cm x W= 45m (Canvas) / H= cm x W= cm (Framed)
Artist Statement:
These lemons were given to me by my neighbour, as the possums have been munching on our tree. I enjoyed painting them hanging from a string which makes it feel like you can see the weight of them. This was painted from life which I feel gives the work a sense of reality that no photo can ever do.
"I am often inspired by people, nature and textiles. I have always been drawn to realist paintings, Old Masters and especially the 19th Century painters."
"As a tonal painter trained in Florence at the Angel Academy of Art and also in the Meldrum Method, {based originally on the method of Velazquez}, I use tonality to create form.
I enjoy using Chiarascuro as a way to bring drama to my work and I also employ many layers of paint to make my colours rich and glowing as if from the inside.
Living in Australia, where the light seems to be different to the rest of the world, I am surrounded by strong rich colours. I am influenced by the ocean, wildlife and a wide variety of coloured flowers and birds. This beautiful natural habitat reflects into my work in a subtle way."
CV for Australian Artist, Vicki Sullivan (ARC Living Master)
Vicki Sullivan (Archibald Prize Finalist 2026) exhibition at Curate Art & Design
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