Helen Playford's Art Profile

Life in Australia for Helen Playford began with a ship journey. “My parents took the bold step to migrate to Australia from Estonia in 1950, and arrived with hope in a suitcase at the port of Fremantle in Western Australia. The life of travel and journeys will continue to inspire me.”

HRH Princess Anne Portrait by Helen Playford

One of Australia’s portrait artists, recent works include a portrait of Princess Anne (presented to the “Not Forgotten Association” in London), portraits of distinguished lawyers and two QCs, success in the Doug Moran 2000 $100,000 National Portrait Prize (Tony with Fish Trophy) and various major commissions. An interest in history has lead to a series featuring early life in the goldfields of West Australia and the history of Singapore and Hong Kong.

Tony with Fish Trophy by Helen Playford

http://www.portrait.gov.au/exhibit/moran/moran.swf
http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/wa/content/2003/s983481.htm

Helen has won numerous prizes, awards and scholarships during her studies of the arts. Graduating with a BA in Visual Arts from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia and a MA at Curtin University of Technolgy in 2002. Shown successfully in London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Perth, Helen Playford’s works are represented in many private collections, with television and radio interviews during her exhibitions.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/alumni/path_of_honour/PlayfordH.html
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