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The Stephen Wiltshire art exhibition is now open at Custom House (Circular Quay).

From 27 April, Stephen Wiltshire an artist with an extraordinary talent will draw an image of Sydney, which he will do from memory following a climb up Sydney Harbour Bridge.  You will be able to buy a copy of his drawing by clicking here - proceeds of the sale of this limited edition run will go to Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

Stephen has been invited by Aspect to coincide with Autism Month. His visit has been made possible by major sponsors the NSW Human Services department of Aging, Disability & Home Care, and British Airways.

Stephen Wiltshire is an internationally renowned artist who draws and paints detailed cityscapes. He has a particular talent for drawing lifelike, accurate representations of cities, sometimes after having only observed them briefly.

View a 360 degree photo of Stephen starting work on Day 2 of his Sydney cityscape. Taken by Photographer Peter Murphy.

Background information

For more information on Stephen please click here.

Media Highlights 

ABC – 702 Breakfast

Sydney Morning Herald / Fairfax Online video story

Mornings with Kerri-Anne – Channel Nine  

The Australian

A Current Affair

Triple J – The Hack

MiSociety

* There was also a double page spread in Who Weekly magazine, published on 7 May, with articles still to come in Yen Magazine and the London Arts newspaper.

View Stephen drawing Sydney

The public is invited to watch Stephen at work from the afternoon of 27 April, and to see a collection of his earlier works.

If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more let us know by emailing  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Details of Stephen's visit

What Stephen will be doing: Completing an A0 size drawing of Sydney from memory in public view.

When: Stephen's exhibition opened to the general public from 19 and due to popular demand has been extended to 16 May 2010. Stephen will commence his drawing of Sydney on 27 April in the afternoon.

Venue: Customs House, Circular Quay

Admission: Free (donations welcomed)

Time: Customs House is open from 8am - Midnight - the exhibition will be open to the public at all times until 15 May.

Purchase artworks: Copies of the artworks Stephen exhibits, including the piece he will create in Sydney will be available for sale, with the majority of the proceeds going to Aspect. Click here to purchase a copy (including pre-purchasing a print of the drawing he will complete in Sydney.

There are currently 14 prints of Stephen's drawings from around the world on display at Customs House.  These framed pieces will be personally signed by Stephen while he is in Sydney.  Prices of these amazing drawings (many of these prints have not been available like this before) range from $795 to $1395.  If ytou are interested in purchasing one of these prints, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the details of the print, along with your contact information.  We will call you and request your credit card details to secure the purchase.  Hurry because half this collection has already been sold.

Unframed prints (framing is an additional option) of the Sydney drawing will come in three sizes:

1. A3 (420 x 297mm) = $82
    
    
2. A2 (594 x 420mm) = $125
    
    
3. A1 (841 x 594mm) = $207

Purchases (including pre-purchase) of the Sydney print will be through Stephen's website, which allows you view prices in various currencies.

• For more information about Stephen, including viewing his extensive catalogue as well as video of him at work click here.

Stephen's visit has been possible through the generous support of major sponsors and partners.

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