About The Sitting Trio
About The Sitting Trio
Before the invention of photography, sitting for a portrait was a
mark of status and achievement - famous people had their portraits
painted for the generations that followed.
The Sitting is a series of short "portrait" shows celebrating well
known New Zealanders and revealing little known facts about these
people we think we know so well.
A famous New Zealander from the world of the arts or the media
is invited to The Sitting.
In our studio gallery, Stephen "Marty" Welch, a highly acclaimed
up-and-coming New Zealand portrait artist, captures the essence of
each famous subject on canvas.
While he's sketching and painting, Marty engages his subject in
conversation, exploring his or her past and discovering new
information about the person.
As Marty and the sitter go to work, colours, tone and stroke take
shape and begin to form an extraordinary and convincing portrait as
viewers get the chance to take a closer look at a famous face in a
process that will reveal some surprises.
This 18-part television series has been created to provide a
unique insight into some of the most interesting, revered and
emerging talent in New Zealand today.
A charming blend of well-known Kiwi personalities take part in the
series, including, actors Ian Mune, Michelle Ang, Jacob Rajan and
Lucy Lawless, Sudanese refugee-turned-model Sunday Holiday, drag
artist Buckwheat, colorful comedienne Jan Maree, presenters Kevin
Milne, Russell Brown and Finlay MacDonald, broadcasters Mike
Hosking, Iain Stables and Pam Corkery, infomercial queen Suzanne
Paul, director Sima Urale and musicians Tiki Taane, Luke Thompson
and Tau Manukia.
