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A large collaged portrait of a blonde drag performer.
A large collaged portrait of a blonde drag performer.

Overview

One of Australia's most recognisable and influential queer figures, Courtney Act has played a significant role in bringing gender fluidity into mainstream consciousness. The drag persona of Brisbane-born performer Shane Jenek, Courtney has been captivating audiences with her charisma, distinctive style and dazzling performances for more than two decades.

This portrait by artist Paul Yore is a celebratory embodiment of camp theatricality and exuberant excess. Act's likeness emerges from a carefully colour-matched assemblage of thousands of found and repurposed materials, including drag detritus from her 'drag room', from discarded eyelashes to press-on nails and stray sequins. By turning this eclectic mix of disparate objects into a radiant portrait, Yore evokes the transformative spirit of drag. He elevates the overlooked and the everyday and celebrates what he refers to as a 'dynamic process of constant reinvention'.

Dates

5 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027
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National Portrait GalleryKing Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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Contacts

02 6102 7000
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portrait.gov.au

When

Next on today

Where

National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes

Price

Free

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.