The Exhibition Launch & Presentation event was on the Thursday. We had food, wine and music and the event was well attended. We did have to move the exhibition desk for the event which meant some works didn’t look their best on the night... but on the whole we went well. Chris Deutcher judged most of the prizes and gave the address at the presentation event.
Here are the comments for each of the prizes:
Here are the comments for each of the prizes:
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Tina Wentcher -First Prize- Lana Thymianidis -116 STAND |
Tina Wentcher -First Prize- Lana Thymianidis -116 STAND
‘"This small group of found decayed wood fragments, delicately cast in bronze, examines (with a magnifying glass) the intersection of the natural and artificial worlds. There is a tenderness of treatment and placement of the fragments that creates another existence, a new and precious work."
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Tina Wentcher- Second prize supported by Australian Decorative ansd Fine Arts –Yarra- Mim Kocher-80 HARAJUKU SELFIES |
Tina Wentcher- Second prize supported by Australian Decorative ansd Fine Arts –Yarra- Mim Kocher-80 HARAJUKU SELFIES
Using mixed media this funky sculpture is vibrant in colour and rich in social comment – the world of contemporary Tokyo. Based on film from the artist’s son using painted modeling medium and a ceramic base, the work displays the more humorous side of a modern Asian society – the ‘selfie’ wrapped in a crazy world of colourful patterns.
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| Tina Wentcher- Highly Commended- Gavin Roberts-104 –"RUNCIBLE SPOON" |
Tina Wentcher- Highly Commended- Gavin Roberts-104 –"RUNCIBLE SPOON"
"Runcible spoon" is a ‘nonsense’ sourced from Edward Lear’s best known poem, "The Owl and the Pussycat" where "They dined on mince and slices of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon". Beyond this, the artist has managed to create a seamlessly carved piece of wood, forming a gentle, even humble object, enshrined in a glass dome, preserved yet dancing to the light of the moon.
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| Meridian Fine Art Foundry- First Prize- Natsuko Hirahara-74- RUAH |
Meridian Fine Art Foundry- First Prize- Natsuko Hirahara-74- RUAH
With its spiritual Hebrew connection to God’s breath – the wind – this is an elegant and minimal statement relying on nature and subtle manipulation by the artist – all appearing natural and effortless. As an abstract wooden form with fine veins of gold, this sculpture is elegant and understated, allowing the material and its natural flow to dominate. The spiritual undercurrent adds another layer to its understanding and visual translation.
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| Paul Gennings "Rocket" |
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| Paul Gennings "Portal" |
Meridian Fine Art Foundry- Second Prize –Paul Gennings-
19 ROCKET/20 PORTAL
The artist’s exploration of materials and processes with changing combinations is exciting and sophisticated. He is technically accomplished and continues to refine firing methods. Interestingly these variations and experiments in materials and process lead to a wide and refreshing disparity in subjects from a simple geometric portal (no.20) to a quirky rocket (no. 19)
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| John Bishop "Polly" |
CMP Stone Mason Supplies-John Bishop- 3POLLY/4 ORIGIN/5 UNITY
Each of this artist’s works (nos. 3,4,5) are carefully considered and perfectly formed, akin to nature. The carving is refined and almost secondary to the shapes that so comfortably evolve. Geometric shapes and clusters of cells thrive in this natural world enhanced by the simple soft limestone medium.
Each of this artist’s works (nos. 3,4,5) are carefully considered and perfectly formed, akin to nature. The carving is refined and almost secondary to the shapes that so comfortably evolve. Geometric shapes and clusters of cells thrive in this natural world enhanced by the simple soft limestone medium.
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| Art Almanac- Anthony Kim- 30 JEALOUSY |
Art Almanac- Anthony Kim- 30 JEALOUSY
In the world of postmodern primitivism with its German Expressionist roots, this sculpture displays a vigorous encounter with its wooden medium. The subject and moment is acutely observed yet rendered with the immediacy of a drawing. As the oldest of all sculpture mediums it is refreshing to see such passionate contemporary engagement with wood.
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| Dalchem- Fatih Semiz- 44 CURIOUS DREAM OF AN ARCHITECT 11 |
Dalchem-Fatih Semiz- 44 CURIOUS DREAM OF AN ARCHITECT 11
This work challenges both perspective and perception. Meticulously executed.
The Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award is decided on the vote of the exhibitng members. Congratulations to
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| Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award First Place Michael Meszaros for Clouded Moon |
Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award First Place Michael Meszaros for Clouded Moon
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| Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award Second Place Rachel Boymal for Phoebe |
Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award Second Place Rachel Boymal for Phoebe
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| Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award Highly Commended Jenny Rickards for Sun and Moon |
Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award Highly Commended Jenny Rickards for Sun and Moon
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| Winner of the People’s Choice Award Hugues Scheid for Beauté Intemporelle - Timeless Beauty |
Winner of the People’s Choice Award Hugues Scheid for Beauté Intemporelle - Timeless Beauty
The vote for the People's Choice Award was tight - so Hugues' work was followed by 4 equal second
place - Rachel Boymal “Phoebe”/ Yvonne Monik “Lite Encounter”/
Hugues Scheid “Vengeance Amere - Bitter Revenge”/ Lucinda Brash
“Caught Up”.
Images from the Presentation Evening
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| Michael Meszaros "Clouded Moon" |
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| Speaker & Judge Chris Deutcher |
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| Lana Thymianindis "Stand" |
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| Gillian Govan "Rain Dancer" |
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| Hank Clifton Quartet |
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