Minnawarra Art Awards Winners

Award: 2017 Gerry Gauntlett Award

Artwork Name: This Discovering 2

Artist: Ruth de Vos

Award: 2017 Highly Commended Award

Artwork Name: Isabel le Catolica

Artist: Eva Fernandez

Award: 2017 Local Artist Award

Artwork Name: Lost Wor(l)ds

Artist: Annabel Haizer

Award: 2017 Stockland Sculpture Award

Artwork Name: Quidalip III

Artist: Britt Mikkelsen

Award: 2017 Metropolitan Redevelopment Acquisition Award

Artwork Name: Soaked

Artist: Carly Le Cerf

Award: 2016 Gerry Gauntlett Award

Artwork Name: Platero y Yo

Artist: Eva Fernandez

Award: 2016 Highly Commended Award

Artwork Name: Silent Departure

Artist: Sharleen King

Award: 2016 Local Artist Award

Artwork Name: Portscape

Artist: Kerrie Di Cataldo

Award: 2016 Metropolitan Redevelopment Acquisition Award

Artwork Name: Lost

Artist: Eric Hynynen

Award: 2016 Stockland Sculpture Award

Artwork Name: Indigo Scrolls

Artist: Trudi Pollard

Award: 2015 Gerry Gauntlett Award

Artwork Name: Lost My Way

Artist: Mark Tweedie

Judge’s Comments: “The application of paint portrayed simplicity and confidence which came across in rich luscious tones. The vulnerability of the subject captured feeling and empathy, as if you were intimate with the subject. Amongst all the artwork your piece felt like it belonged.”

Award: 2015 Highly Commended Award

Artwork Name: Kensington Op Shop

Artist: Lorraine Sutherland

Judge’s Comments: “While this year’s Art Awards had some attractive pieces, the Kensington Op Shop portrayed mystery and authenticity. It was a piece we kept coming back too.”

Award: 2015 Inaugural Local Artist Award

Artwork Name: Fold Girls 3D

Artist: Jill Smith

Judge’s Comments: “It was great to see Jill experiment with new technology and skill. The piece was innovative without being faddish.”

Award: 2015 Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Award

Artwork Name: Habbittatted

Artist: Leesa Padget

Judge’s Comments: “Leesa’s artwork, whilst controversial, aligns with the MRA’s conservation strategy and will send a powerful message to all our Project Manager’s and Partners.”

Award: 2015 Stockland 3D Award

Artwork Name: My Friend Bongo

Artist: Daniel Fisher

Judge’s Comments: “My Friend Bongo is an inspirational artwork which Stockland believes we could use as public art within the residential developments of Armadale.”