Loribelle Spirovski embraces radically different approach to reach final round of prestigious award

Despite a nerve injury that has forced her to dramatically change how she paints, Loribelle Spirovski was again named a finalist for this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize. (Courtesy of the artist)
MELBOURNE — Filipina Australian artist Loribelle Spirovski has achieved the rare feat of being named a finalist for Australia’s most prestigious portrait-painting award — the Archibald Prize — for a fifth time.