The judges Ron Bradfield Jnr, Professor Fiona Stanley and Dr Laetitia Wilson had the arduous role of selecting the York Botanic Art Prize 2023 winner from the 45 accomplished finalists works presented for exhibition. On behalf of the judges panel we are pleased to announce the 2023 York Botanic Art Prize winner:
Jennifer Cochranes' piece Sleeper self-portrait #10.
Judges commented:
"We were drawn to the simplicity of Jennifer Cochrane's sculpture; "Sleeper Self-portrait #10", belies all that this work captures. This artwork was able to evoke many responses from the judges. There was an immediate acknowledgement of its simplicity of form. It was also clear that the artist still wanted to fully appreciate the material for what it once was, a discarded and reclaimed, railway sleeper. This sculpture challenges the viewer by drawing them in as this work has you considering the tree from which this sleeper was hewn and then wondering about the echo of a memory, of how once these giant eucalypts surrounded all of what we now know as the city of Perth. How this vast forrest would have sustained all that once lived in it, at that time and how that forrest can never be what it was, ever again. There is sadness in this artwork but Jennifer's choice of finish - whilst appearing simple - is beautifully poignant and carefully considered. There has been a clear process of moving away from the material on offer, but it's Jennifer's return to it that shows how captivating this subject matter is to her, with still so much more to explore. Well done, Jennifer!"
View the list of finalists here.
26 November 2023
The panel comprising Dr Joanne Baitz, Rohin Kickett and Holly Story had the difficult job of selecting the finalists from 175 entries received from around Australia.
The winner will be announced by our Patron Professor Josh Byrne, Environmental Scientist and Presenter, ABC Gardening Australia at the opening on 26 November. The exhibition will run through to 31 January and the People's Choice Award will be announced 27 January 2024.
View the list of finalists here.
31 August 2023
Gallery 152 is proud to announce environmental scientist and presenter of ABC's Gardening Australia, Josh Byrne as Patron for the York Botanic Art Prize. Founder of the York Botanic Art Prize, Jenny Garroun said "Professor Byrne was the natural choice as Patron for the Prize, because of his passion for Western Australian flora and his deep and abiding commitment to sustainability".
Photo: Josh Byrne & Associates.
Find out more information here.
17 april 2023
The York Botanic Art Prize returns in 2021 with an increased prize pool of $12,000. Visual artists working in any media are invited to submit concepts for Australia's newest botanic art prize. The prize is supported by the York branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia. Entries close July 18.
Find out more information here.
12 may 2021
We are pleased to announce that the The York Botanic Art Prize exhibition has been extended over the Christmas and New Year period to 24 January 2020. Don't miss out on this stunning exhibition and vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award.
Find out more information here.
18 december 2020
Gallery 152 and the York branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural York Botanic Art Prize. Visual artists working in any media are invited to submit concepts for Australia's newest botanic art prize.
Find out more information here.
04 may 2020
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the India Flint workshops scheduled for October 2020 have been cancelled. If you'd like to be notified about new dates in the future, please email workshops@gallery152.com.au
01 april 2020
In 2017 we hosted a five day residential workshop with India Flint and we excited to announce she will be returning in October 2020 for two workshops. A three day residential workshop will run 8-10 October and a five day workshop will run 19-23 October 2020. Details will soon be announced, but as her current 2020 workshop program is already booked out, you should register your interest by emailing us at workshops@gallery152.com.au
01 july 2019