‘the YARRAM ARCHIES’ 2021

Winners

 The quality of this exhibition’s work was generally very high. The judges would have liked to have awarded a commendation to all who entered.  Several works that were not chosen for an award were particularly enjoyed for their use of colour, ornamentation and presentation.

First place

Woman In The Wind by Angela Kemp – graphite

#14 This otherwise traditional graphite drawing draws the attention of the viewer through the excellence of its execution. The medium is beautifully controlled, as is its subtle, tasteful presentation.  The pensive quality of the subject, ignoring her hair blowing in the wind, gives rise to pondering what could be going on inside her mind. 

Second place

Damn! by Shane Collier – acrylic and black ink

#10 “Damn!” commands attention immediately by its startling impact and humour – a ‘drone’ view of the subject appealing to the heavens due to the myriad disasters occurring around him. The outlined style and use of pattern creates an enjoyable visual journey leading back to the central figure.

Third place

Moment by Jenny Smart – textile

#33 This amazingly worked machine-embroidered print uses texture to capture the light, emphasising the mood between mother and child outdoors in the sunshine. The tension in the negative space between the two suggests the moment before the kiss, heightening the composition’s appeal.

Hangers pick:   #23 Home by Lautaro Fabricio Musse – chalk on panel

 Encouragement Award: #32 Contemplation by Linda Shaw – acrylic on board

Highly Commended:

#36 Little Lady On The Phone by Sandy Thompson – watercolour

#41 Amanda by Karen Henderson – acrylic

#3  ‘Selfie’ by Gavin Austin – digital print on acrylic

#20 Self Portrait In Lockdown by Roz McQuillan – oil

#26 The Custodian: Anne Davie OAM by Marian Quigley – acrylic

*Thank you to our judging panel from TVAC

*Thank you also to our sponsors: 

HVP Plantations, Star Of The South,

Yarram Custom Framing