A field of 57 of Western Australia’s finest artists competed for the Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape with the First Prize of a non-acquisitive $20,000 awarded to Hiroshi Kobayashi, of Daglish, Perth, for his exceptional work; ‘The night above, the sun below’. This prestigious art prize highlights the depth of talent within the state, with both emerging and established artists shortlisted for the 2024 accolades.
The judging panel; Janis Nedela, Curator, Paintings & Works on Paper, Kerry Stokes Art Collection and WA artist, Gemma Weston, Creative Producer, Perth Festival, and Sandra Murray, Perth Royal Art Prize Curator, all noted the diversity of interpretations of the term ‘landscape’ and commended all the finalists.
The Prize, committed solely to landscape, was joined by two Highly Commended Awards, and an Emerging Artist Award.
The Emerging Artist Award was presented to Nicole Steenhof, of Shoalwater, WA, for her work ‘(we are) water with skin on’.
Two Highly Commended pieces were awarded to: Joshua Cocking of Broome, WA, for his work ‘First impressions’ andSarah Thornton-Smith of Darlington, WA, for her work ‘here : now’, with both works looking at landscapes from intriguing perspectives.
The Prize is being shown outside of the annual Perth Royal Show, offering free access to the exhibition for art lovers and artists alike. Open to the public July 13 – 21, 10am – 4pm daily, free admission and parking at the Wilkinson Gallery, Claremont Showground, Perth, entry via Gate 1.
All artworks are available to view and purchase online at: https://perthroyalshow.com.au/competitions/perth-royal-art-prize/perth-royal-art-prize-online-gallery/
