2021 WINNERS | Art Competition

FIRST PLACE

KGV - Y12 - Trinity Ro

Title: "Tears of a Refugee"

MEDIUM: Paper cutting

Not up for auction.

"Every year, hundreds of refugees are forced to flee their home countries due to violence or persecution in hopes of a better life for themselves and their families. It is this sacrifice and hope that I hoped to capture through my artwork, with the mother's tears creating a river on which her family can travel towards a brighter life. The storks, birds that are typically used to represent a new life and rebirth, are also known as migratory birds that fly between Europe and Africa. I hope that my artwork can be seen as a representation of the devotion of a refugee to their family's well being, and a beacon of hope for freedom."

SECOND PLACE

SIS - Y11 - Lara Brown

TITLE: "Whole"
MEDIUM: Ink and Pencil
Not up for auction.

"For my piece, I was inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold or silver. It is built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even more beautiful piece of art. This is what I wanted to show in my work, that even though refugees have been through so much pain and trauma, they are strong willed and beautiful."

THIRD PLACE

RCHK - Y10 - STEPHANIE LI

AUCTION NUMBER 5
CURRENT BID (BID AT LEAST $10 HIGHER) : $400
TITLE: "Reflection"
MEDIUM: Watercolour

"My artwork represents people fleeing their homes and the key expression is perspective. Our perception of refugees is nothing compared to their true cultural identity and history. But regardless of the fact that we do not know their life experiences, they are people searching for a home. We are all different but we are also human. I remember a saying 'You bleed red, I bleed red, we are family'; And we welcome family."