Remembering Pro Hart: A Legend's Legacy

0:00It's March 27th, Sydney news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. It's been 20 years since Kevin Pro Heart, the beloved artist from Broken Hill, passed away at age 77 from motor neuron disease. Known for his Outback scenes, he built a five-decade career that made him a household name in Australia. Earlier this week, locals marked the anniversary of his state funeral on April 4th, 2006, the first such event west of the blue. Mountains. His inventive style, born from mining days included splattering paint with firearms, earning him the nickname pro from professor. Friends and family recall his mass appeal, with paintings in homes, parliament house, and even royal collections, though he never won over the fine. Arts crowd who saw him as too folksy. These days, his son John maintains the family gallery, drawing tens of thousands of visitors yearly, while other kids carry on painting. Local artists credit pro, with putting Broken Hill on the art map. His widow Rayleigh, who shared fond memories before passing on March 19th this year, leaves a legacy that still inspires the Outback creative.

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