Sunday 29 July 2018

The Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize 2018


The Adelaide Park Lands Prize is a biennial art event run by the Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association (APPA) in conjunction with the Adelaide City Council. It showcases art that makes a statement or captures the essence of the beautiful parklands, which surround Adelaide's CBD and North Adelaide. It is an exhibition that continues to grow in reputation and now attracts the interest of artists from throughout Australia who are inspired by the diverse and unique nature of the parkland environment around our city. The opportunity to exhibit as a finalist at the Adelaide Festival Theatre also provides a level of public exposure that is much appreciated.   

This was the second time I have entered the competition, with this years painting entitled ‘Spheres and Reflections’. This piece was based on an idea I had pondered on for quite a while in which I re-imagined one of Adelaide’s much loved sculptural works set within a quiet part of the South parklands. Here is my artist statement for the final painting …

‘In 1977 Bert Flugelman’s sculpture ‘Spheres’ was unveiled in Rundle Mall and has, over the years, become a much loved icon of Adelaide. While the piece sits beautifully in its current location, I have always thought that the sheer perfection of the work would allow it to work equally as well in all manner of environments. In my painting ‘Spheres and Reflections’, I sought to re-imagine this much loved piece placed within the tranquil setting of the Adelaide parklands. The harmony of its form sitting comfortably in nature, reflecting a distinctly alternative vision of the changing world around it.’

I was very pleased with the completed piece and delighted to be named as a finalist. However, I was absolutely overjoyed to have been named as the 2018 winner!! It was a very humbling moment considering the quality of the works exhibited this year.  The judges comments were particularly encouraging and the positive reaction to the painting has been quite overwhelming. Below are links to some of the media coverage…









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