LADY Suzie Martin’s humble efforts to support young people in crisis have earned her a place in the Portrait Artists Australia exhibition Unsung Heroes.
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The Sir David Martin Foundation (SDMF), established by Lady Martin’s late husband, supports Mission Australia projects such as Triple Care Farm in Robertson, which run programs to help homeless and troubled young people turn their lives around.
Sir David passed away not long after the foundation was established, leaving his wife to carry on his mission, which artist Robyn Ross feels Lady Martin has done admirably.
Ross first became involved in the SDMF about six years ago during an art auction. She was soon appointed to the honorary position of arts chair, during which time she had the opportunity to see the effort put in by Lady Martin behind the scenes.
“She is such a humble person and so few realise the work she has done,” Ross said.
“Lady Martin has an amazing ability to make everyone around her feel important and comfortable.
“She has an incredible capacity to be down to earth and fit in with any group of people.
“I’ve seen her interacting with the kids on the farm and doing so with the same ease as when she talks to politicians and officials. That’s not something a lot of people can do.”
Consequently, Ross decided Lady Martin would be a perfect candidate for her portrait entry in the Unsung Heroes exhibition.
Working from sketches and photographs, Ross produced an oil portrait she hoped would capture Lady Martin’s humble and hard working spirit.
Portrait Artists Australia holds a themed exhibition every year to promote portraiture.
Unsung Heroes will be on show at Parliament House from September 2-29.
For more information go to the web site www.portraitartists
australia.com.au.
