Landscape architect, environmental educator and TV presenter Costa
Georgiadis is celebrated for his positivity and passion for the
environment. Host of the ABC series Gardening Australia,
Georgiadis grew up in North Bondi with his Greek grandfather’s market
garden inspiring his holistic approach to gardening, sustainability and
regenerative culture. In this portrait, artist Rob McHaffie has captured
Georgiadis’ exuberant character and love of nature. Georgiadis is
presented in an abundant, lushly detailed Australian landscape dotted
with banksias, billy buttons and kangaroo paws. The olive tree that
peeks in on the right is a nod to Georgiadis’ Greek heritage, while the
Person’s tree frog in the lower left is from his own garden. ‘Making art
is similar to creating a garden,’ says Georgiadis. ‘It requires
research, planning, creativity and lots of time and patience.’
Commissioned with funds provided by lead donor, Tim Bednall, and the support of Hayley Baillie and James Baillie, Charles Curran AC, Marilyn Darling AC, Liz Dibbs, Peter James, Katrina Savage and Chris Savage, and Kim Williams AM 2025
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