2022 Minnawarra Art Award Winners Announced

Exhibition of the Minnawarra Art Awards at the Armadale District Hall

Release Date:

Monday, 2 May 2022

Winners of the 2022 Minnawarra Art Awards, sharing a $25,000 prize pool, were announced at the exhibition opening night on Friday 29 April.

Mayor Butterfield said the professionally curated exhibition provides viewers with high calibre and diverse artworks.

“There is something for everyone in this year’s exhibition from sculptures and clay to a range of paintings, and contemporary photographs. It’s great to see that around 20% of the exhibition come from local artists making this a must-see event for our community,” said Mayor Butterfield.

Judges included Moira de la Hunty, and past award winner Rohin Kickett. The exhibition, curated by Ron Nyisztor, is free to visit until 15 May 2022 every day from 11am to 4pm at the Armadale District Hall. Visitors can also enjoy a public program of free activities, including curator and artist floor talks, positive ageing high teas and music in the hall. For more details and ticket bookings, visit armadaleartsfestival.com.au.

Winners:

Award	Artwork Name	Artist
City of Armadale Art Award ($12,000) Acquisition	Malapropism #2	Christophe Canato
*Judges’ comments:* A powerful layered image that questions our perceptions of masculinity in a universal context.
Local Artist Award ($3,000) Acquisition	Saying Goodbye	Clinton Price
*Judges’ comments:* Intriguing tender work that captivates you before becoming fully aware of what is being portrayed. The technique is beautiful, with careful lighting and composition, contained within the soft rounded corners of the aluminium panel.
Aboriginal Artist Award ($3,000) Acquisition	Despair	Sydney Phillips
*Judges’ comments:* This is an intimate and personal work. He has communicated his journey within the artistic process while reflecting on his own culture.
Gerry Gauntlett Award ($5,000)	Now Where Are We? #1	Michael Francas
*Judges’ comments:* A mature timeless vision, with deliberate rawness within the execution.
Highly Commended Award ($2,000)	Ash Abounds	Matthew McAlpine
*Judges’ comments:* A silent visual protest that addresses major topics that concern humanity.

The acquisition awards are now included in the City of Armadale’s art collection which ensures these artworks and stories are preserved for many years to come.