Congratulations to all the award recipients in the 2023 Art of Imagination.
Thank you also to all of the participants in this years exhibition, as well as our judge Rachel Favelle, Fellows Selector Dr Kay Kane FRQAS, and sponsor Art Shed Brisbane.
First Prize
Goddess
by Laura McCormack
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
A complex and detailed narrative which utilises innovative approaches to technology and media. A strong sense of personal style is evident in this work.
Second Prize
A New Era
by Natasha Zraikat
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
Beautiful application of paint to highlight soft contours and forms of the subject. An effective combination of realism and fantasy elements.
Third Prize
Delivering Spring
by Robbie Erskine
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
Subtle colour palette and attention to fine detail in a well resolved painting. Clever choice of symbolism in response to the theme of the exhibition.
Highly Commended
Daemon and Eidolon
by Jared Fountain
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
A highly emotive piece that highlights the importance of light and darkness in creating drama. A sophisticated use of media that utilises texture for effect.
Young Artist Excellence Award
Kevin the Koala
by Chris Corish
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
Effective exploration of shapes and colours in a stylistic representation of a koala. Simplistic composition that draws the eyes to the subject.
Fellows Recognition Award
Between the Sun and Moon
by Dave Groom
FELLOW’S COMMENTS
While all art is, in the end, a product of an imaginative mind, this landscape, with its innovative approach fulfils perfectly the brief of this exhibition, while exhibiting a thorough understanding, both technical and conceptual, of the basic tenets of creating a work of art.
People’s Choice – Announced at end of exhibition
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