How NI artist turned ‘harrowing stories’ into an ‘important’ work: ‘I was asked if I wanted counselling’

He’s painted Queen Elizabeth II and Bill Clinton, but Colin Davidson says Silent Testimony is his ‘most important body of work’. He talks portrait painting, the local arts scene, and his pride at being UU Chancellor. Colin Davidson in his studio Ask Colin Davidson what he feels is his most important work over a 30 year career, and he doesn’t think twice about his answer.

He could have said his 2016 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for the majesty of it, maybe Brad Pitt who he taught to paint for the celebrity of it, Bill Clinton for the presidential presence of it..