Artist Talk: In Conversation, Q&A with Yvonne East

Contemporary drawing: The Figure.

An award-winning artist, Yvonne East’s work has been hung in major prizes and institutions across Australia including the Archibald Prize and the Doug Moran Portrait Prize. Her portrait of the Honorable Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, Susan Kiefel AC was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in 2020. Her Sydney Contemporary paintings explore female identity through vibrant and energetic works, with dazzling contraposto and expert foreshortening. How does she do it? A few secrets may be revealed to collectors of figurative work, as Yvonne discusses some of her techniques and exceptional skills as a drawer, painter and University of NSW Academic.

Hosted by Brenda Colahan Fine Art

Location: Booth J07, Brenda Colahan Fine Art