Edward has painted Adrian Eagle (Adrian Naidu), an ARIA Award–winning Australian soul and hip‑hop singer‑songwriter. Adrian’s powerful voice, honest lyrics, and lived experiences have strongly shaped the way Edward thinks about his own life. Edward first discovered his music through one of his favourite songs, 17 Again, which reflects Adrian’s struggles at seventeen and the journey that followed. Reading Adrian’s lyrics, Edward sees how clearly Adrian encourages young people to believe in themselves and choose self‑love over self‑silencing. In this portrait, Edward shows Adrian with an open, honest expression, acknowledging his story with the same sincerity Adrian brings to his music.
