H48in  W36in    (H122cm   W91cm)

Dated 22-1-96 Price £500 $700 

Acrylic on hardboard

From a Photo by Popperphoto in TheFinancial Times of 18-9-95

I liked the contrast between Malcolm seemingly relaxed and busy talking to reporters whilst in the background two cold looking, hard faced bodyguards provide him with steely protection. I would not wish to be incarcerated with them, conversation would be very limited.

I liked the opportunity to express through colour, the warmth which Rifkind radiates to the press, whereas the guards are portrayed coldly, impassively protecting him.