08. Mike Barr
Title: Autumn dapples - Botanic Gardens Category: General Dimensions (cm): 120h x 90w x 3d Medium: Oil On Linen Statement: Dappled sunlight is a wonderful fact of life in Adelaide. Whether we think of the Plane trees in the city or the magnificent Moreton Bay Fig trees in the parklands, calming, beautiful, dappled light is there to enjoy. It's often a part our happy childhood memory that stays with us for our whole life.
09. Lena Baumgartner
Title: Greener Grass Category: General Dimensions (cm): 153h x 123w x 5d Medium: Acrylic On Linen Statement: Greener Grass - With the words of John Butler Trio's Song - Better Than, a song about things coming and going, the grass being greener on the other side. We always want what we can't have and to borrow the best sentence of the lyrics "If you just look around and you see you got magic";. This is how I feel when I walk through the Adelaide Park Lands with my children. We are always looking and debating for the best patch of grass and greenery area to
10. Alex Beckinsale
Title: Crossing Category: Digital Dimensions (cm): 50h x 40w Medium: Digital Drawing Printed On Fine Art Paper Available for: $560 Statement: "‘Crossing’ captures a moment of inspiration being found within the natural world. It depicts an unknown figure utilising a fallen tree as a bridge to cross the dark waters of a wide South Australian creek.The monochromatic palette used in the drawing is reminiscent of 20th century vernacular photography. The stark tonal contrast highlights the figure’s determination and resilience as they traverses the obstacle before them. The fallen tree serves as a symbol to represent the inspiration and unexpected solutions that can be found in natural environments.
11. Clare Belfrage
Title: Tree Lines, Pale Green with Dark Green Prize Status: Judges Commendation Prize Winner Category: General Dimensions (cm): 50h x 33w x 16d Medium: Glass Statement: The majestic eucalypts of the Park Lands never cease to make an impression on me as I ride on my regular commute. They are powerful, grand and fill me with awe. I am drawn to the patterns and rhythms of the bark. I see the layers of tree skin and think about the life lived, the expression of growth and ageing. The skin holds a story that draws me in.
12. Piper Binsted
Title: Home Prize Status: School Student Prize Winner Category: Emerging Artist, School Artist, Under 25 Dimensions (cm): 35h x 42w Medium: Mixed Media - Framed Statement: "In 2020 my island was devastated by fire; lives taken, and many left homeless. Until then, I had never really considered how common homelessness was in Australia, even after witnessing poverty overseas. When I travel to Adelaide, I often stay on South Terrace. I spend time in the surrounding parks, and I am always curious about the stories of the people that call the Adelaide Park Lands - home.My name is Piper Ray Binsted and I am a 10-year-old artist