Warrnambool artist Simon Rigg plans to introduce his favourite places in Port Fairy to more than 400,000 people when he showcases two of his paintings at Brisbane’s EKKA show next week.
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This is the average number of people who visit the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) each year during its 10-day duration.
Mr Rigg, who paints by holding a brush in his mouth, will demonstrate his amazing technique and enter two of his paintings in a competition between August 5 and 14.
The paintings Mr Rigg has entered draw their inspiration from scenery around Warrnambool.
One painting is a beach scene called ‘Eastern Beach Port Fairy’ and the other of Griffith Island Lighthouse.
A quadriplegic since 1982 when he fell 10 feet to the ground while repairing a roof, Mr Rigg admits the exhibiting can be tiring despite the social rewards.
“Sometimes I wonder why I do this, but feedback in person is very encouraging,” he said
“I particularly like meeting the children. I am always intrigued by the interest shown by children and the questions they ask.”
I am always intrigued by the interest shown by children and the questions they ask.
- Simon Rigg
