A young artist from Subiaco used his creative gifts to make a poignant political statement that is now hanging on the walls of The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Bob Hawke College graduate Yuvan Muthusami may view art as more of a hobby, but inspiration from a struggle close to home sparked an emotional piece that now forms part of The West Australian Pulse 2026 exhibit. Camera Icon Yuvan Muthusami with his Pulse artwork The Last Embrace at AGWA. Camera Icon Yuvan Muthusami with artwork The Last Embrace selected for The West Australian Pulse 2026. Credit: Carwyn Monck / The West AustralianMuthusami is now a finalist in the 2026 Pulse exhibit, but he didn’t create his artwork with any such intentions. Lifeline: 13 11 14The West Australian Pulse 2026 is at The Art Gallery of WA until September 13, with visitors encouraged to vote for their favourite work in The West Australian Pulse 2026 People’s Choice Award.