Patrick

Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: 80cm (height) x 50cm (width) Description: Austin represents the student body of Victoria University who are involved in multi-artform programming and community engagement. Austin believes that Footscray is filled with countless success stories which tell of hard work, determination, pride in one’s community and most prominently, overcoming social barriers and stigma to achieve one's potential in the face of adversity. This piece is one of several in a series (available for purchase through Open Canvas) where Patrick focussed on Footscray's diverse characters, exploring the story of this vibrant community ranging from the local residents to the student body of Victoria University. The collection of portraits highlight the variety of cultures and backgrounds found in Footscray, including community leaders and advocates, and talented individuals. The portrait subjects were chosen by community recommendation through social media with an emphasis on a broad scope of age, ethnic background, gender, style and religion. Patrick's expressive and bold paintings, provide the viewer with a unique insight into the many faces of Footscray.

Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: 80cm (height) x 50cm (width) Description: Viv is a leader in the Vietnamese community who runs fundraising programs and other activities to assist refugees from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam settle in Australia. She enjoys living in a multicultural nation where diversity is encouraged, cultural identity is promoted and celebration is widely embraced. This piece is one of several in a series (available for purchase through Open Canvas) where Patrick focussed on Footscray's diverse characters, exploring the story of this vibrant community ranging from the local residents to the student body of Victoria University. The collection of portraits highlight the variety of cultures and backgrounds found in Footscray, including community leaders and advocates, and talented individuals. The portrait subjects were chosen by community recommendation through social media with an emphasis on a broad scope of age, ethnic background, gender, style and religion. Patrick's expressive and bold paintings, provide the viewer with a unique insight into the many faces of Footscray.

Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: 80cm (height) x 50cm (width) Description: Halima advocates for empowerment of women through Refugee Women's Education exploring creativity, spirituality, self-awareness and wellbeing. Her group focuses on issues and potential solutions facing African Australian families This piece is one of several in a series (available for purchase through Open Canvas) where Patrick focussed on Footscray's diverse characters, exploring the story of this vibrant community ranging from the local residents to the student body of Victoria University. The collection of portraits highlight the variety of cultures and backgrounds found in Footscray, including community leaders and advocates, and talented individuals. The portrait subjects were chosen by community recommendation through social media with an emphasis on a broad scope of age, ethnic background, gender, style and religion. Patrick's expressive and bold paintings, provide the viewer with a unique insight into the many faces of Footscray.

Medium: Acrylic on paper Size: 80cm (height) x 50cm (width) Description: Rachel is involved in the Emerge in the West festival which encompasses a range of live music, contemporary and traditional dance, community programs, childrens' workshops and the like. This piece is one of several in a series (available for purchase through Open Canvas) where Patrick focussed on Footscray's diverse characters, exploring the story of this vibrant community ranging from the local residents to the student body of Victoria University. The collection of portraits highlight the variety of cultures and backgrounds found in Footscray, including community leaders and advocates, and talented individuals. The portrait subjects were chosen by community recommendation through social media with an emphasis on a broad scope of age, ethnic background, gender, style and religion. Patrick's expressive and bold paintings, provide the viewer with a unique insight into the many faces of Footscray.