Artist: Sidney Tapia
Title: Through you
Subject: Siaosi Feiloakitau
Medium: oil on wood board
Size: 20 x 20 cm
“The judges unanimously agreed that this work Through you was the standout portrait. The use of scale and tight composition was supported by the pristine surface, focus of the artist and the subject’s character shines through. The rendering of the subject is incredibly sensitive and reveals the compassion of the artist towards the subject.”
As voted by The Lester Prize 2021 Finalists
As voted by the Minderoo Foundation
Artist: Emily Song
Title: 饺子 (dumplings)
Subject: Qi Liu
Medium: ballpoint pen on paper
Size: 69 x 54 cm
Artist: Emily Song
Title: 饺子 (dumplings)
Subject: Qi Liu
Medium: ballpoint pen on paper
Size: 69 x 54 cm
“Dumplings is an extraordinary pen on paper work that speaks to culture, family, courage and the importance of building and sharing tradition. In both the work’s medium and subject matter, the execution belies its complexity. Emily tells her mother’s story with exquisite technicality including clever use of negative space. With a deft hand, Dumplings strongly demonstrates all three values celebrated by the Minderoo Foundation Spirit Prize.”
As voted by The Art Gallery of Western Australia’s Installation Team.
Artist: Sidney Tapia
Title: Through you
Subject: Siaosi Feiloakitau
Medium: oil on wood board
Size: 20 x 20 cm
“This artwork was chosen amongst portraits in which the ‘Gaze’ coming from within the subjects played a large part, as there are many varied senses conveyed. Some are dour and others peaceful, compassionate and knowing. The eyes of Tapia’s subject are looking back…a quick determined flash, to gain perhaps…a demand for recognition or a simple stare to communicate ‘catch up!’ A fine artwork above all else.”
Artist: Illyampi Victor Burton
Title: Mamu
Subject: Mamu, the old man spirit in Strelley
Medium: acrylic on paper
Size: 51 x 76 cm
“The judges were drawn to the energy of this work – its magnetism and power. Confident, gestural strokes reveal the character of a subject that is not necessarily human, but embodies human characteristics. The judges were also wanting to encourage the notion that not all emerging artists were a particular age.”
Artist: Narelle Zeller
Title: Brave new worker
Subject: Samuel Zeller
Medium: oil on aluminium composite panel
Size: 131 x 83 cm
“Capturing a moment in time, and a key period of our recent history, the judges felt this work captured the resilience of humans in a pandemic. The judges felt this was a charming work with impeccable technique.”
Artist: Sally Ryan
Title: Never again
Subject: Edith Sheldon
Medium: oil on linen
Size: 102 x 138 cm
“Traditionally composed, the judges were drawn to the way in which atmosphere, light and mood were captured by the artist.”
Artist: Desiree Crossing
Title: The night commute
Subject: self-portrait
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 98 x 78 cm
Ph 08 9423 5116
PO Box 1110
Nedlands WA 6909
