Eric Pearce is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes having competed in 4 Olympic Games in the Australian Hockey team. Artist Jana Vodesil-Baruffi says she was struck by his humility and humour which ensures that one is always very comfortable in his company. She speaks with Lester Prize CEO Annie Silberstein.

Anne Middleton is well known for her botanic and portrait paintings. Anne says working on portraits is like painting a landscape of a person. Susan Alberti AC is an Australian businesswoman and was Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, but Anne wanted to portray Susan in a more private light. Anne speaks to Lester Prize CEO Annie Silberstein.

Ben Howe describes his portrait as pandemic art. He wanted to pay tribute to his strong, independent mother who has been alone during the pandemic. He speaks to Lester Prize CEO Annie Silberstein.

Evert Ploeg is recognized as one of Australia's foremost portrait and figurative artists with seven major works currently in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Evert was taken by Anne Schofield and her antique jewelry. He spoke to Lester Prize CEO Annie Silberstein.

The Lester Prize is back! With more stories from artists and their subjects about what they've captured in this years portrait exhibition. The Lester Prize exhibition will run at the Art Gallery of WA's Centenary Galleries from the 31st of October to the 29th of November 2020 . You can find out more about the Prize, programs and how to make a donation by visiting lesterprize.com.

Stacey Evangelou is joined by her subject, former athlete and proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu man Joe Williams. They talk mental health, culture and the unlikely friendship that was forged between them during the creation of this portrait.

Zoe Sydney on family, lockdown and little brothers growing up.

Craig Soulsby on the culture wars, individualism and Jordan Peterson, all ideas that inspired his portrait, 'The archetype of the self'.

Michael O'Connell and his childhood buddy Ian Rakich discuss Covid-19, friendship and artistic pursuits.