Announcing the Prize Winners for the RQAS Biennial Exhibitions 2020 – Queensland Figurative and Young Artist Award.
Congratulations to all artists who entered these Exhibitions and a very special mention to those who were awarded prizes and commendations! Judged by Andrew Bonneau the standard was incredibly high across all sections of the Biennial.
See the full exhibition in the Petrie Terrace Gallery until 4th October.
To view the full Queensland Figurative Exhibition online click here
To view the full Young Artist Award Exhibition online click here
QUEENSLAND FIGURATIVE
First Prize
Punktverschiebung (Point Shift) by Ryan Daffurn
Oil and Wax on Linen $5000 120x84cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: A clear and sophisticated understanding of form. An evocative atmosphere with multiple light sources. A very clearly defined rational yet somewhat irrational space. A narrative that keeps you engaged – the logic of a dream.
Second Prize
Sunshine Lady by Purple Change
Watercolour
$600 40x58cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Great sense of colour balance, engagement with the model and huge variety of watercolour brushwork.
Third Prize
Yaron in the Studio by David Fenoglio
Oil on Linen, Mounted on Panel
$5000 90cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Great sense of atmosphere and active brushwork.
Highly Commended
Missy & Stan by Steve Gorman
Oil on Canvas
$1200 45x60cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Excellent use of horizontal and diagonal in the composition. There is a beautiful sense of connection too.
Commended
Admiration by Rachelle Kavanagh
Oil on Canvas
$3000 122x94cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Fascinating contrast between the space in the room and the paintings on the wall.
Commended
Dreaming by Philip Davis
Acrylic $2500
92cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Excellent foreshortening. Sense of form suggested with line. Colour used in a more emotional way.
YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
Section 1: 18-30yrs
First Prize
The Myth of Cad Goddeau by Brittany Blackie
Pen & Watercolour
30x42cm **SOLD**
JUDGES COMMENTS: Masterful use of hatching, fascinating organic forms and an almost hidden narrative.
Second Prize
Tuesday Evening (faasina) by Peter Stevens
Oil $475
45x65cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Mysterious sense of narrative and atmosphere.
Highly Commended
Old Mill Road #1 by Penelope Dryden
Acrylic $150
61x92cm **SOLD**
JUDGES COMMENTS: Great attention paid to reflected light and varieties of surface.
Commended
No. 2 To Uncreate by Zosia Zoltkowski
Acrylic on Canvas $1310
118x80cm **SOLD**
JUDGES COMMENTS: Subtle use of translucency and gesture. Evocative and intelligent use of red.
Section 2: 17yrs & Under
First Prize
The Waiting by Chloe Liu
Acrylic $450
60x46cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Terrific integration of the figure and landscape. Great use of a variety of blues and evocation of different textures.
Highly Commended
Emotions by Lilah McMahon
Pencil NFS 42cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: A great observation of the particular forms of the hands.
Commended
Contemplation by Katura Halleday
Pastel $1000
75x50cm
JUDGES COMMENTS: Very subtle use of modelling on the face.
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