Laurent Pouzet
Top of the Food Chain | 2024 | Charcoal on 100% cotton paper | 69.5 x 57cm
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 - Finalist
Image courtesy of the artist
Artist Statement
This is my brother-in-law, Lachie. I never grew up with a brother; I was blessed with two amazing sisters. However, Lachie has filled that little-brother-shaped gap in my life with ease. In this image, I have captured him in this year’s Halloween outfit — some kind of gangster-telletubby type deal. He is a dangerous and excellent combination of humble, hilariously sharp-witted, incredibly kind, and deeply contemplative. I wanted to capture all of these traits in this portrait. This work is a tribute to him and all the other brothers who make their siblings’ world a better place.