Adam Frederick Cullen (9 October 1965 – 28 July 2012) was an Australian artist, most known for winning the Archibald Prize in 2000 with a portrait of actor David Wenham.
Cullen was well-established as a Sydney "grunge" painter when he won the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of actor David Wenham in 2000.
[2] Cullen often employed the image of infamous and iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly in his artwork.
He also portrayed the killers of 1986 murder victim Anita Cobby, and illustrated the underworld figure and convicted criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read's fairy tale book called Hooky the Cripple.
A psychiatric report recommended treatment for bipolar disorder as well as a long-term alcohol rehabilitation program.