A Portrait of the Artist as a Radio Documentary
An audio portrait of a portrait painter as told through the eyes of sitters, fellow artists, buyers, family and friends, this is a story of being creative, connecting and making a life in the uncertain world of the arts. What informs how someone looks at the world? How does someone whose career is based on capturing a likeness look at himself, and the network of nature and nurture, art and influence of which he is part?
Artist James Hanley is in demand as a portrait painter, a board member, an elected member of Aosdána, as well as being an active Academician at the RHA and an engaged participant in Dublin’s cultural life. With this vibrant subject as sitter, A Portrait of the Artist as a Radio Documentary takes the listener through multiple locations and points of view, to create a novel, informative, heartfelt and entertaining portrait.
Producer: Daragh Dukes
Commissioned for RTÉ lyric fm with support from the Coimisiún Na Meán Sound and Vision Fund and RTÉ Independent Radio Productions from the television license fee.
RTÉ lyric fm, New Year’s Eve, Sunday 31st December, 6pm-7pm
