A look at the career of Viv Mepham, one of Australia's behind-the-scenes pioneers in the world of make-up artistry.

Excerpt from an oral history interview with make-up artist Vivien 'Viv' Mepham.

Excerpt from an oral history interview with make-up artist Vivien 'Viv' Mepham.

Photos of Sigrid Thornton, before and after make-up, from an episode of Matlock 4. 

The make-up was done by Australian make-up artist Viv Mepham. 

Make-up artist Vivien Mepham interviewed by Lorna Lesley.

In this clip Vivien talks about doing make-up on the original Mad Max (George Miller, 1979).

Make-up artist and designer Lesley Vanderwalt interviewed by Pamela Willis Burden.

Make-up artist Peggy Carter interviewed by Lorna Lesley.

This story from Southern Cross News, Tasmania previews the 2015 Academy Awards, held in Hollywood on 28 February 2016.

In this excerpt from an oral history with veteran make-up artist Vivien Mepham, she talks about developing the look of the characters in Mad Max.