Gillian Irons: “Jean was my mum, Ken was my dad. To me, this painting tells a story of their journey, of love, pride and happy memories. Always artistic, and determined, my mum graduated from art school in her 60’s. With dad always by her side, I will never forget the joy that achievement brought to all of us. Courtyard captures my mum’s style, her use of colour, and so much more.”