It’s in G, Grouse by Ellen Palmer-Hubble ELLEN Palmer-Hubble’s soulful portrait of Bass Coast Mayor Michael Whelan and his kelpie Grouse has been selected for Hidden Faces - the 2023 Victorian Salon des Refusés Exhibition, which went live online last week.
Ellen submitted It’s in G, Grouse for the 2023 Archibald Prize.
In her artist’s statement, Ellen says she wanted to depict the inner game of music. “Music comes from a connection to an inward focus. It is the musician who has the gift of refined listening; the key to imparting the aesthetic of music.
“Michael is playing a ‘G’ chord while Grouse, his loyal kelpie is listening intently. I wanted this visual to appear audible for the viewer to listen and also become absorbed.”
Ellen submitted It’s in G, Grouse for the 2023 Archibald Prize.
In her artist’s statement, Ellen says she wanted to depict the inner game of music. “Music comes from a connection to an inward focus. It is the musician who has the gift of refined listening; the key to imparting the aesthetic of music.
“Michael is playing a ‘G’ chord while Grouse, his loyal kelpie is listening intently. I wanted this visual to appear audible for the viewer to listen and also become absorbed.”
“Music and Grouse are representative of Michael’s compassion connected with the drive, courage, dedication and focus when he has to tackle the big stuff."
Ellen said she was impressed that both Michael and Grouse could sit still. “They were both very co-operative sitters!”
Ellen said she was impressed that both Michael and Grouse could sit still. “They were both very co-operative sitters!”
Cool Head, Warm Heart by Ellen Palmer-Hubble. Portrait of then Bass Coast Mayor Brett Tessari, entered in the
2019 Archies Bald Prize.
Visitors to the Hidden Faces site can vote for their favourite portrait in the People's Choice award.
Ellen has become something of a specialist in Bass Coast mayoral portraits. In 2019 she entered a portrait of then Bass Coast mayor Brett Tessari in the Archies Bald Prize.
Ellen has become something of a specialist in Bass Coast mayoral portraits. In 2019 she entered a portrait of then Bass Coast mayor Brett Tessari in the Archies Bald Prize.