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My artwork explores the life of my grandfather, forced like many others to flee their home countries to escape war. He was able to overcome great disadvantages, continuing his studies in medicine and teaching himself English. He would then carry on to earn the Sydney University Medal in Medicine. This propelled him into a long career of cardiology, which he still practices at age 87. My grandfather's story inspired me to create my own interpretation of his life through the medium of drawing, which ultimately allowed me to conceptualise the life of 'The Heart Man.'

The Heart Man 

© 2016 By Thomas Selby.

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