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portraiture

A good portrait holds a room in a way few other paintings do — there’s a presence to a face or figure on canvas that people respond to instinctively, even in a style far from photorealism. That’s the enduring pull of portraiture: it’s less about a literal likeness and more about mood and presence, using colour, gesture and composition to make the subject feel like it’s actually in the room with you.

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Portraiture

This collection is led by Yosi Messiah, an Israeli-Australian artist trained at Sydney's Julian Ashton Art School, known for bold, single-colour-washed figures and scenes — harbour and beach settings, animal and family portraits, and tribal-motif compositions, often on a large scale.

Works range from intimate 122x122cm canvases to monumental pieces over 2.4 metres, with prices from around $2,590 to $10,400.

SOHO Galleries has been Sydney's home for original Australian art for over 35 years, with delivery and installation available nationwide.

If you're interested in any portrait artwork, contact us today.

Portraiture FAQ
Are these portraits of specific people? Some are figurative studies of specific subjects, while others use the human form more expressively — check each work's description for the specific subject.
What size portrait works best for a living room or office? Pieces around 120x120cm to 150x100cm suit most residential walls; the larger 200cm+ works are better suited to high-ceilinged rooms, offices or foyers.
Can portrait pieces be commissioned? Contact us to check current commission availability for our represented artists.