I was lucky enough to meet Ken Done in 2023, sit in his studio and have a candid conversation with him about life and art. This meeting is what inspired my entry to the prize, where I was selected as a finalist.
It was a privilege to see my work hanging in the National Portrait Gallery alongside the other finalists.
“I sat with Ken as he leaned into one of his many amazing stories, with a confidence and smile mustered from years of experience on this earth. He told a story that I had heard before on a podcast, read in a book or saw on TV…but, sitting in the presence of greatness, who am I to stop him?
Ken Done and I, while operating in different realms of the art world, share a common thread in our artistic practices, both traversing the boundaries between the commercial and contemporary art spheres. Ken Done’s legacy serves as a beacon for aspiring creators and enthusiasts alike.”
Claudio Kirac
Ken Telling a Story, Radiating Glory 2024
Synthetic polymer paint, aerosol and oil on primed canvas.
Float-Framed in Oak.
150 x 135 cm
$4,500.00
This work is available for purchase. Please email Claudio for information.
