Lenny sits at the Stable Table, a table he decorated and donated for the patrons of Unstable Coffee, a quirky coffee bar housed in a converted horse float in Quilpie, Queensland.

Proudly wearing his Brisbane Broncos shirt emblazoned with Deadly Choices, Lenny represents something of the character and community spirit of the Queensland Outback. His donated table has become a talking point and gathering place for locals, truckies and travellers who meet in the early morning for a good coffee, a wholesome snack and a bit of friendly banter before heading off into the day.

This painting is ultimately about community — the importance of having a place to meet, connect and share a little time together. Through Lenny and the Stable Table, it captures a glimpse of the warmth, generosity and camaraderie found in a small outback town.

Finalist – RQAS Salon des Refusés, 2022
Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Gallery, October–November 2022.