A Portrait of Jonathan Yeo
Alastair Sooke meets portrait artist Jonathan Yeo as he prepares for a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery. Yeo reveals the challenges of painting people for a living.
Alastair Sooke meets portrait artist Jonathan Yeo as he prepares for a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery. The son of a Conservative MP, his subjects range from political leaders to Hollywood stars, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Spacey, Damien Hirst and Tony Blair.
In the lead-up to the exhibition, Yeo allows Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ cameras into his usually private studio, revealing the challenges and pleasures of painting people for a living, and the subtle dynamic that develops between artist and sitter. The programme features acclaimed British actor, Tom Hollander, as he sits for a portrait, and follows the progress of the canvas from the first brushstrokes to the final reveal.
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Giles Coren on his experience of sitting for Jonathan Yeo
Duration: 01:54
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Katy Homan |
| Series Editor | Janet Lee |
| Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
| Participant | Jonathan Yeo |
| Participant | Tom Hollander |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Sep 2013 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 19 Sep 2013 00:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
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