The 2018 Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize Award ~ UniSA
On the 5th of December, Tinto and I had the good fortune and privilege of being a part of the judging team for my sister's art
prize: The Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize Award, supported so brilliantly by the University of South Australia.
It has been years for me to participate (5 to be exact), so I was really looking forward to the process. It takes a good afternoon to view the entries and each judge writes comments or questions about the artists' work. We are continually amazed regarding the effort, creativity, and dedication contributed by the individual artists. Each artist, of course, has a story and those stories resonate with both of us.
Constance would be in awe. She would be proud that her vision of supporting a 'sculptor artist of merit' has benefited and continues to benefit young and older artists to this day. Once an artist wins this award, they often are invited to exhibit elsewhere, in and outside of Australia, and their career appears to take off with great momentum. The fact that Constance as a creator, designer, and artist took the time to make this decision and leave a designated amount of funding in her will for this particular purpose...makes me think of her with affection and enormous appreciation.
Constance was amazing while she walked this Earth and the legacy she has left behind is rich and fulfilling to many.
Tinto and I enjoy the afternoon and the process of walking through the installations and gathering with fellow judges again in the end to discuss the pieces and make a final decision. It is always a tough day. It IS extremely difficult to choose only one winner. It sounds cliche' to say that there were no losers. But, truly, if an artist has had a vision and made his/her vision into a reality ~ how can there be any losers simply because one artist took home a cheque? Intriguing and insightful was the day and the space in which UniSA displayed the works.
This year the award was combined with other art awards 'in memoriam' and many other sponsors were on board to support these emerging artists. In other words, it was a huge awards' night and we were enthralled to see the number of participants. The amount of sculpture artists was significantly lower this year, but this figure does ebb and flow. Louise Haselton, Head of Sculpture, (School of Art, Architecture, and Design) holds this prize close to her and encourages students throughout their years of study to consider and participate in this annual prize.
So, Tinto and I gathered in the auditorium of the Kaurna Building and listened to the brilliantly talented, Clare Belfrage, give the opening speech. Clare is inspirational and you get the sense that she values and respects and supports these emerging and established artists any way she possibly can. The ceremony was strengthened and enhanced by Clare's presence and speech. If at any time you have a keen desire to see and experience Clare's artistic ability, I suggest a visit to the JamFactory located on Morphett Street, Adelaide. Prepare to be 'WOWED'.
Nathan Peacock was the winner of the 2018 Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize Award. I will leave you with some astounding photos of other entries for other awards as well.
This was a colourful and inviting exhibition - comprised of rich new talent. Last year's winner could have very easily won again - HE is simply brilliant and is going places quickly: Mr. Jonathan Kim ~ LOOK OUT FOR THIS GUY!
I had the pleasure of meeting the young and terrifically talented, Emma, who will be joining the JamFactory team in Adelaide, working with jewelry. Her pieces she has already designed were funky, fun, and desired by many! Emma, too, is on the fast road to success.
A GREAT DAY ~ missing Constance like mad, but smiling inside at her wisdom, her talent, and her willingness to give so much of herself to others.
Enjoy the pics ~ SUPPORT ART.
Signing off, Blanco of The Artsy-Fartsy Roaming Stevens
PS: Please excuse any typos.
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prize: The Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize Award, supported so brilliantly by the University of South Australia.
It has been years for me to participate (5 to be exact), so I was really looking forward to the process. It takes a good afternoon to view the entries and each judge writes comments or questions about the artists' work. We are continually amazed regarding the effort, creativity, and dedication contributed by the individual artists. Each artist, of course, has a story and those stories resonate with both of us.
Constance would be in awe. She would be proud that her vision of supporting a 'sculptor artist of merit' has benefited and continues to benefit young and older artists to this day. Once an artist wins this award, they often are invited to exhibit elsewhere, in and outside of Australia, and their career appears to take off with great momentum. The fact that Constance as a creator, designer, and artist took the time to make this decision and leave a designated amount of funding in her will for this particular purpose...makes me think of her with affection and enormous appreciation.
Constance was amazing while she walked this Earth and the legacy she has left behind is rich and fulfilling to many.
Tinto and I enjoy the afternoon and the process of walking through the installations and gathering with fellow judges again in the end to discuss the pieces and make a final decision. It is always a tough day. It IS extremely difficult to choose only one winner. It sounds cliche' to say that there were no losers. But, truly, if an artist has had a vision and made his/her vision into a reality ~ how can there be any losers simply because one artist took home a cheque? Intriguing and insightful was the day and the space in which UniSA displayed the works.
This year the award was combined with other art awards 'in memoriam' and many other sponsors were on board to support these emerging artists. In other words, it was a huge awards' night and we were enthralled to see the number of participants. The amount of sculpture artists was significantly lower this year, but this figure does ebb and flow. Louise Haselton, Head of Sculpture, (School of Art, Architecture, and Design) holds this prize close to her and encourages students throughout their years of study to consider and participate in this annual prize.
So, Tinto and I gathered in the auditorium of the Kaurna Building and listened to the brilliantly talented, Clare Belfrage, give the opening speech. Clare is inspirational and you get the sense that she values and respects and supports these emerging and established artists any way she possibly can. The ceremony was strengthened and enhanced by Clare's presence and speech. If at any time you have a keen desire to see and experience Clare's artistic ability, I suggest a visit to the JamFactory located on Morphett Street, Adelaide. Prepare to be 'WOWED'.
Nathan Peacock was the winner of the 2018 Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize Award. I will leave you with some astounding photos of other entries for other awards as well.
This was a colourful and inviting exhibition - comprised of rich new talent. Last year's winner could have very easily won again - HE is simply brilliant and is going places quickly: Mr. Jonathan Kim ~ LOOK OUT FOR THIS GUY!
I had the pleasure of meeting the young and terrifically talented, Emma, who will be joining the JamFactory team in Adelaide, working with jewelry. Her pieces she has already designed were funky, fun, and desired by many! Emma, too, is on the fast road to success.
A GREAT DAY ~ missing Constance like mad, but smiling inside at her wisdom, her talent, and her willingness to give so much of herself to others.
Enjoy the pics ~ SUPPORT ART.
Signing off, Blanco of The Artsy-Fartsy Roaming Stevens
PS: Please excuse any typos.
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(To learn and read more about Constance Gordon-Johnson, please visit post on 28.07.2018. Thank you.)
Not in any particular order ~
This fine sculptor artist is a fireman by day - doing what he loves in
BOTH ARENAS! Above and below.
Last year's winner ~ I am still in awe and respect of Jonathan Kim's work.
LOVE THIS. Above and below.
Nathan Peacock's winning installation -
apologies from moi' - pics don't do justice.
This is the kind of work one has to see and experience.
Emma's gorgeous earrings...
Emma, jewelry designer - heading to JamFactory!
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