58. Ross Potter
Title: Dear Life Prize Status: Judges Commendation Prize Winner Category: First Nations Artist Dimensions (cm): 110h x 78w x 5d Medium: Graphite On Paper Statement: "Finding the Australian ring neck deceased on the road side. I was compelled to capture its final moment, I often come across road kill and wonder if we as humans are working with nature to the best of our abilities.There is a major imbalance of outdated infrastructure that carves though the landscape leaving nature to hang on for dear life. The ever growing importance of our green spaces will keep us connected to nature and inspire us to do things better.
59. Jane Price
Title: Parklands Olive Branch Category: General Dimensions (cm): 15h x 50w x 50d Medium: Bronze, Emu Eggs Statement: The beauty lies in the formation of an olive branch with the olives being represented by emu eggs. The bronze branch is copied from an olive branch from the olive groves in the Park Lands
60. Rebekah Nyalkba Quall
Title: Tarndanya Category: Emerging Artist, First Nations Artist Dimensions (cm): 71h x 71w Medium: Acrylic On Canvas Statement: Tarndanya inspires with its endless possibilities.The Kaurna people, their culture and history have inspired many generations. Colonel William Light and his unique vision inspired the layout of this great city. This painting is a map of Tarndanya, which is the Kaurna name for Adelaide. It includes the buildings of North Adelaide and the CBD. With the Torrens River in the middle, surrounded by the Park Lands.
61. Janet Raleigh
Title: Whispering Grandmother Category: General Dimensions (cm): 65h x 65w Medium: Sculpture Statement: The murmuring movement of the foliage captures the wind creating delightful mystical music in the breeze. The cascading strings whisper softly to offer a sense of calm and that of good company. Under the She-Oak tree is a safe place to be. Inspired by the authentic nature and shape of these trees we can appreciate the importance of creating natural connections, taking the time to notice, the more you shall see and hear while spending time in the natural landscape. Allocasuarina verticillata also known as the Drooping She-Oak provides sanctuary for many.
62. Erin Renfrey
Title: We Are So Very Small Category: Emerging Artist, Under 25 Dimensions (cm): 52h x 42w x 4d Medium: Watercolour Statement: "We are so very small' explores humans relationship to nature, in particular the Adelaide Park Lands.This work harnesses magical realism and anthropomorphism to personify a future where nature and humankind are companions, living in harmony with the Earth."