Award‑winning Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo has created a one‑of‑a‑kind artwork on the bonnet of a Porsche 911 Carrera to mark the 75‑year milestone of Porsche in Australia. Titled “Sundown - Red Centre” and inspired directly by the vivid, shifting colours of an Uluru sunset, the bespoke artwork will be auctioned during the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX to raise vital funds for Make‑A‑Wish®, the Australian children's charity supporting children living with critical illnesses.
The artwork will be unveiled in the Porsche Pavilion from Thursday 5 March, where invited guests will have the opportunity to witness – and subsequently bid for – this unique artwork which fuses automotive design and Australian artistry. Fantauzzo’s creative direction stems from a profound personal moment at Uluru, where a rare cloud‑laden sky produced an exceptionally vibrant sunset. The intensity of that experience left a lasting impression; one the artist has carried with him ever since.
“The colours on the bonnet are exactly as I saw them. Uluru is such a powerful place. It’s so remote and special it must be the closest experience we have to landing on the moon. My hope is that the painting conveys the same feelings I had that day in the Northern Territory,” says Fantauzzo.
“With this painting, I want to connect with people who are passionate about art and cars, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to do something special for Make-A Wish Australia.”
"Celebrating 75 years of Porsche in Australia is a milestone that reflects our deep connection with this country and its remarkable landscape." Daniel Schmollinger, Managing Director and CEO of Porsche Cars Australia
The result is a captivating, almost three‑dimensional depiction that draws viewers into the landscape in a way that mirrors the artist’s own encounter.
Reflecting on the significance of the collaboration, Daniel Schmollinger, CEO and Managing Director of Porsche Cars Australia, said: “Celebrating 75 years of Porsche in Australia is a milestone that reflects our deep connection with this country and its remarkable landscape. Vincent’s bespoke artwork, inspired by the vast landscape of Uluru, captures that relationship in a powerful and uniquely Australian way.”
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to do something special for Make-A Wish Australia.” Vincent Fantauzzo
Schmollinger adds: “We are proud to partner with him on this special project, and even more proud that it will support Make‑A‑Wish Australia and the extraordinary work they do for sick children in need.”
The bespoke artwork has been created specifically to support Make‑A‑Wish Australia, the national charity dedicated to granting life‑changing wishes for children with critical illness. All proceeds from the auction will be donated directly to the organisation, en suring the artwork not only celebrates Porsche’s heritage but also delivers meaningful impact to families across Australia.
‘Sundown - Red Centre’ will be available for auction from 5:00PM, Thursday 5 March to 7:30PM, Sunday 8 March 2026. The artwork will be sold to the highest bidder at the auction’s completion, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Australia.
How to bid
To learn more and to bid, follow the auction live link: https://airauctioneer.com/75-years-of-porsche-in-australia/vincent-fantauzzo-sundown-red-centre
For more information on Vincent Fantauzzo and Fantauzzo Gallery: www.fantauzzo.com.au
About Make-A-Wish® Australia
Make-A-Wish is one of Australia's most trusted charities and is part of the world’s largest wish-granting organisation. It exists to bring the local community together to grant life-changing wishes for children and teens with critical illnesses. Since 1985 it has delivered more than 11,000 inspirational wishes to children across the country. From the humble to the seemingly impossible, the Wish Force has made unicorns fly, sent kids to the moon and even brought dinosaurs back from extinction. Make-A-Wish Australia led the world in adopting the Wish Journey, a carefully curated program which focuses on wish capture and design, building anticipation for each child ahead of their wish being realised. For the fourth consecutive year, Make-A-Wish Australia was proud to place in YouGov Australia’s 2025 Top 10 Charity Rankings.
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