City of Wanneroo Art Awards winners

City of Wanneroo Overall Winner (acquisitive)

Artist: Shanti Gelmi
Title: Its time to air the dirty laundry
Medium: Fabriano Rosapina, card and carbon
Category: Works on paper
Judges' comments: The work is bold and striking at first glance and contains layering and subtlety upon closer inspection. We felt the work has an accomplished use of shadow and line and is conceptually strong, holding multiple stories.

Sculpture Award

Artist: Lisa Principe
Title: Fragile Strength
Medium: Glazed Porcelain (framed)
Category: Sculpture
Judges' comments: The judges felt this work pushes the conceptual boundaries of sculpture with obvious links to painting whilst using a sculptural medium. The chance inherent in the firing process show technically proficient use of glaze. The organic shape reflects the landscape the work speaks to. The fragility and strength of the ceramic medium fits with the artists intent.

City of Wanneroo Local Resident Award

Artist: Gina Kitchen
Title: Find Some Peace
Medium: Acrylic on Board
Category: Painting
Judges' comments: A quietly confident painting. There was an obvious enjoyment of the painting and medium. The artist was clearly lost in process and appears to be mediative which allows the viewer to be lost in the intricate layers of the work.

Emerging Artist Award

Artist: Renee Doropoulos
Title: Migrations of the Mati #2
Medium: Pigment inkjet print
Category: Photo, Film and Digital Media
Judges' comments: The rippling effect of the Mati symbol speaks of outward moving, layers, dilution, shadows, and the relationship of the core to the external. There are many readings in this work.

Young Artist Award

Artist: Bell Goodridge
Title: B
Medium: Ballpoint pen and embroidery on paper
Category: Works on Paper
Judges' comments: A very accomplished and confident drawing. We enjoyed the intimate and personal aspect. The use of textiles was a thoughtful extension of the drawing process. 

First Nations Award

Artist: Greg Barr
Title: My Brother's Trucks
Medium: Acrylic on canvas 
Category: Painting
Judges' comments: The judges loved the cohesive colour palette and felt the gestural movement of the mark making reflects the subject matter. It presents a contemporary retelling of journeys.