13 Dec 10
The winner of the Noosa Regional Gallery’s Travelling Scholarship 2010 has just been announced by Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot.
Shona Wilson from Smiths Lake, New South Wales, was crowned the winner of the national 3D art prize for her piece entitled Diatom No.13. A delicate and detailed work made from twigs, seed pods and plastic, Diatom No.13 conveys the infinite possibilities of cross-pollinating humanity with nature.
Ms Wilson explains the inspiration behind her eco-conscious artwork: “Diatoms are a sub group of planktons - the most abundant life form and food source in our oceans. Recent research has revealed plastic has infiltrated planktons. This is a marker for human’s far-reaching interruption into the natural order.” “This work exposes and questions how we affect and morph the natural world at its ‘unseen’ levels,” said Ms Wilson.
Taking out the open section of the Travelling Scholarship 2010, Ms Wilson will benefit from $12,000 cash to use for study or training interstate or overseas. She will also be given a solo exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery.
Ange Leech from Northcote, Victoria, was awarded a highly commended for her piece entitled Engine Drake, Reverend Burnout, Injector Case. “I enjoy making work that offers an alternate reality,” Ms Leech said. “My sculptures are inspired by my interest in human anatomy, sport, endurance, and the limitations of bodily experience.”
The tertiary and secondary awards were won by Glenda Stasse and Chloe Killip respectively. Both Glenda and Chloe are studying on the Sunshine Coast.
The Noosa Regional Gallery’s Travelling Scholarship is a visual spectacular with some of Australia’s most talented three-dimensional artists on display. Art lovers will be captivated with the gallery transformed by installations, light and video projections, works made from ceramic, paper, plastics, found items, glass, timber, felt, stone, metal, silver and bees wax.
