Brett Whiteley is an Australian cultural icon. A quarter of a century after his death, there has never been anyone like Whiteley is the history of Australian art. Whiteley is a visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists. The story, told in Brett's own voice, opens a rare window into an artist's mind. The film records Whiteley's life and artistic process and gives us an insight into Australia's cultural and artistic history.