Many people say Central Otago painter Grahame Sydney is New Zealand's greatest living painter. His works are in all major New Zealand art galleries, Elton John has one, the Government gifted one to Nelson Mandela. Grahame Sydney himself has a folder full of people wanting one of his works. Grahame Sydney is a founding member of the Central Otago Wildling Conifer Control Group, campaigning to clear the wilding pines, and the successful 'Save Central' campaign. Today, he becomes Sir Grahame Sydney - recognised for his services to art.
7 Jun 2021
