I have been selected as a finalist in the 2013 Archibald Prize exhibition by the Art Gallery of NSW with my portrait of Bille Brown.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me, especially my wife, my friends and my family.
Of course the biggest thanks go to my dear friend Bille.
You were an angel my friend, you touched me and then changed my life ... Now You are gone but your soul still among us ... I will never forget you for the rest of my life. It was also great fun to meet with Ben Quilty , Abdul Abdullah,Nick Stathopoulos
Mertim
Mertim Gokalp with Nick Stathopoulos
