ABOUT

Part of a commission for the Rugby Journal focused on Sam & Joe Simmonds, the most successful brothers in European rugby at the end of the 2020 season. Playing for the Exeter Chiefs in the UK, they managed to secure the Double (winning the UK Premiership & European Cup). Joe captained the side at the ager of 23 Joe and Sam named European Player of the Year. A portrait was required to show the strength of these two brothers. I chose to create a split-face portrait, using half a face from each brother to create a single portrait. It shows how similar they are when seen together yet so different when viewed individually, echoing their attitude and abilities on the pitch.