Breaking: A portrait of Melbourne comedian Cal Wilson by Cairns-based artist Andrea Huelin has won the Archibald Packing Room Prize.
Cairns-based artist Andrea Huelin has won the Archibald Packing Room Prize 2023 with a portrait of New Zealand-born Melbourne comedian Cal Wilson.
“It means such a lot to me as an artist from a regional centre to win,” said Heulin, who painted the pink-haired comedian with a colourful headress. Director of the Art Gallery of NSW Michael Brand said for the 32nd Packing Room prize was decided equally among the three.
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