Danelle Bergstrom Acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, Australia

Danelle Bergstrom's portrait of David Williamson AO has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

Williamson is the most prolific, awarded and commercially successful playwright in the history of Australian theatre, with a successful career spanning almost 50 years.

‘The title of this work, the Vivisector, was suggested by David. I thought it was perfect with a prickly reference to Patrick White’s novel about the relationship between an artist and his work. I have always admired David’s work and I feel absolutely enriched by this experience. He also showed me great understanding and sensitivity toward an often neurotic creative process.’

Danelle Bergstrom, 2018