{"title":"Artist Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis curated collection showcases a selection of standout pieces that capture the essence of my work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stan-walker","title":"Stan Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork was selected for the 2020 Archibald Portrait Prize Finalist and vetted by the Art Gallery of NSW trustees and sponsors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStan Walker is an Australian-born Māori singer-songwriter and actor who first captured public attention when he won\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccite\u003eAustralian idol\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2009. Edward Jack Humphrey says: ‘Stan suffered hardship during his early life and following his recent diagnosis with stomach cancer. He dealt with these challenges in an optimistic manner, and was inspired to write songs with heartfelt melodies and lyrics that he dedicated to catastrophic events and world issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I see parallels between Stan’s passion to extend his musical talents and use that platform to contribute to the debate around social behaviour and attitudes in a cultural, environmental and personal context, and my passion to use an artistic platform to inspire and influence other artists and the general public to challenge themselves and extend their boundaries.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Humphrey’s first meeting with Walker they talked about his challenges and values, which informed his portrait. ‘I took hundreds of photos of Stan to capture his natural and authentic exactness, depicting his serious yet sincere personality, charisma and compassion through the choice of light, colour, expression, wardrobe and accessories,’ says Humphrey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Jack Humphrey","offers":[{"title":"Oil paint, oil stick and enamel on canvas \/ 198cm x 235cm x 3.2cm \/ 2020","offer_id":40113330880688,"sku":"Stan Walker","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9285\/5216\/files\/Stan-Walker-Mixed-Media-on-canvas-2020.jpg?v=1764768575"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-light","title":"Beyond The Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this self\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportrait, Edward captures a moment of real vulnerability, using a dramatic pose to heighten its emotional intensity. With his head tilted and a hand reaching toward the light, strong contrasts create deep shadows that give the image a bold, iconic feel. Thick, textured paint brings a physical presence to the face, balancing the fragility of the moment with the weight of expression. By combining the immediacy of the pose with the depth of oil paint, the portrait holds onto an honest, unfiltered truth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Jack Humphrey","offers":[{"title":"Oil and acrylic on canvas \/ 120cm x 150cm x 3.2cm \/ 2025","offer_id":44298268410032,"sku":"Beyond The Light","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9285\/5216\/files\/Beyond-The-Light-oil-on-canvas-2025.jpg?v=1764061676"},{"product_id":"michael-reid-oam","title":"Michael Reid OAM","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eEdward Jack Humphrey has painted a portrait of prominent art dealer Michael Reid OAM. While working at Michael Reid Sydney, Edward had the interesting experience of developing both a professional relationship and a friendship with Michael.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eWith four decades in the art market, Michael's trajectory saw him move from dealing art in a small terrace house to establishing a flagship Sydney gallery with multiple satellite locations — in Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter, the Southern Highlands, and the Northern Beaches — as well as an international presence in Berlin. This year, Michael and colleagues are looking to open a space in Los Angeles. The galleries primarily represent Australian contemporary painting and photography, and approximately half of the artists they represent are First Nations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eMichael was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2016 for his service to the visual arts as a gallerist and writer. In 2022, News Corporation named him one of the 100 most influential people in Australian arts. Reflecting on the evolution of his galleries, Michael describes the growth as \"sliding upward,\" noting that in the art world, \"you are literally running forward and getting bigger… or you could well be going under.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eIn this portrait, Edward depicts Michael in a deep red jacket — a circus ringmaster's commanding presence — set against Max Dupain's iconic photograph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThe Sunbaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e. The composition pays homage to Dupain's work while highlighting the vital connection between Australian cultural photography and Michael's significant role in the contemporary art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eModel: Michael Reid OAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Jack Humphrey","offers":[{"title":"Oil and acrylic on canvas \/ 122cm x 152cm x 6cm \/ 2026","offer_id":45061704286384,"sku":"Michael Reid OAM","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9285\/5216\/files\/Michael-Reid-OAM-oil-on-canvas-2026.jpg?v=1776577066"},{"product_id":"noon-after-dupain","title":"Noon (After Dupain)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEdward captures the quietness and stillness the beach offers as Grace rests along the shoreline on a bed of sand, her arms crossed and her head resting on her shoulder. He discovered this secluded spot inside a curved headland in Sydney Harbour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEdward builds depth through layered sand, water, and distant landforms, allowing viewers to move through the composition and connect with her relaxed pose. The frangipani can be read as a symbol of life and healing, reflecting the importance of Australian coastal landscapes and the way we cleanse and restore ourselves in these environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from Max Dupain’s Sunbaker, Edward pays respect to the photograph while creating his own contemporary reflection on the significance of beaches in Australian life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModel: \u003cspan\u003eGrace Redmond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Jack Humphrey","offers":[{"title":"Oil on canvas \/ 122cm x 87cm x 3.2cm \/ 2026","offer_id":45134818377904,"sku":"Noon","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9285\/5216\/files\/Noon-Oil-on-Canvas-2026_e4e46148-534f-4ebb-9951-927e25ae13bb.jpg?v=1780129166"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9285\/5216\/collections\/Noon-Closeup-Face.jpg?v=1780880333","url":"https:\/\/edwardjackhumphrey.com\/collections\/artist-picks.oembed","provider":"Edward Jack Humphrey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}