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ART UNLIMITED 2023 RESULTS

Peabody Wilpinjong Hanging Art Prize – Chris Kunko “Brett at Sunrise in the Warrumbungles”

ib vogt Hanging Art Highly Commended Prizes –

Simon Martin “Metaphysic Hieroglyphic”

Kate Kenworthy “Hector”

Reg Buckland “Resilience”

RES Photography Prize – Jason McDonald ‘Magpie Grader’

Ib vog Photography Highly Commended Prizes –

Tim White “Flannel Flowers”

Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan “Light up the Shed”

Kim McCarthy “Yachts No 2”

ACEN Australia Ceramics Prize – Suvira McDonald ‘A Space Between”

Ib vogt Ceramics Highly Commended Prizes –

Lise Edwards “Figure”

John Tuckwell “Periphery”

Melissa Kelly “Rabbit Woman I & II”

Acciona Energia Printmaking Prize – Gary Shinfield “The King is not Welcome”

Ib vogt Printmaking Highly Commended Prizes -

Cleo Wilkinson “Then VI”

Chris Knight “Lockdown Churches”

Kristy West “Abandoned House”

ABC Western Plains Prize – Merren Turnbull “Coolabah Glow”

Deutscher Contracting Packing Room Prize – Tim White “Lemon Large”

Janace Holmes Family Memorial Prize – Kay Gorringe “Macquarie River Junction”

2023 Winning Artworks

Peabody Wilpinjong Hanging Art Prize – Chris Kunko “Brett at Sunrise in the Warrumbungles”

JUDGE KENT BUCHANAN:
Chris’s use of impasto builds depth that correlates with the depth of character he has captured in his portrait of Brett. The use of colour and energy in the work helps the eye move around the picture plane, only to settle on the calm state of the subject.

RES Photography Prize - Jason McDonald "Magpie Grader"

JUDGE ALINA MACLEAN:
This is a beautifully structured, playful and quirky image. The absence of the other birds, leaving the cut-out shapes adds an extra dimension to the image, creating an interactive space, playing with light and shadow. The use of light overall creates a soft and light feel, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The overall tone of the images leaves you wanting more.

ACEN Australia Ceramics Prize - Suvira McDonald "A Space Between"

JUDGE SUSIE MCMEEKIN:
The warmth of the wood fired surface and the relationship of the two pieces make this work a whole.

Acciona Energia Printmaking Prize - Gary Shinfield "The King is not Welcome"

JUDGE TIM WINTERS:
A dynamic and powerful image – the ochres beautifully balanced by the dense blacks and further centre-balanced by the grey washes and the etched lines.

ib vogt Hanging Art Highly Commended Prize - Reg Buckland "Resilience"

JUDGE KENT BUCHANAN
Reg has created an image that resonates through his simple shapes and limited palette. The regrowth forcing its way through the blackened trunks speaks to triumph over adversity.

ib vogt Hanging Art Highly Commended Prize - Kate Kenworth "Hector"

JUDGE KENT BUCHANAN:
Kate’s “Hector” owns his place on the wall. The layers of paint and tender brush strokes give the subject character. His solid form has been removed from his natural setting, but nevertheless he commands our attention.

Ib vogt Hanging Art Highly Commended Prize - Simon Martin "Metaphysic Hieroglyphic Number 1"

JUDGE KENT BUCHANAN:
Simon has created an intense energy, achieved through his unusual technique of controlled layering of acrylic paint. The colours and texture create movement and coalesce to create a mesmerizing effect.

Ib vog Photography Highly Commended Prize - Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan "Light up the Shed"

JUDGE ALINA MACLEAN:
The technical aspects of this image have been considered carefully and executed well, from the placement of the horizon line, to the leading lines within the composition, to the crisp sharpness of the scene that leads us off into the distance. I particularly liked the way Belinda has captured the mood of the scene with her choice of exposure and highlights in the grass being blown by the wind. You get a sense of what it would feel like to be standing within that image.

Ib vog Photography Highly Commended Prize - Kim McHardy "Yachts No2"

JUDGE ALINA MACLEAN:
I was drawn to this image due to its focus on rhythm and movement. The simplicity and repetition of the composition not only feels playful, but gives a sense of endless space. I particularly liked the focus on colour, noting primary colours of blue, yellow and red creating a harmonious feel to the overall image.

Ib vog Photography Highly Commended Prize - Tim White "Flannel Flowers"

JUDGE ALINA MACLEAN:
“Flannel Flowers” reminds me heavily on the work of photographer Olive Cotton. The use of shadow and contrast to add drama, but create a sense of simplicity at the same time makes the image very effective. The use of negative space in the composition adds to the overall effect of the image.

Ib vogt Ceramics Highly Commended Prize - John Tuckwell "Periphery"

JUDGE SUSIE MCMEEKIN:
Always skillful and light. The structure complements the fine lines and colours.

Ib vogt Ceramics Highly Commended Prize - Melissa Kelly "Rabbit Woman I & II"

JUDGE SUSIE MCMEEKIN:
Her figurative piece – head tilted to the side as if dreaming of some quiet joy. Gives a feeling of peace and well-being.

Ib vogt Ceramics Highly Commended Prize - Lise Edwards "Figure"

JUDGE SUSIE MCMEEKIN:
The elegance and light movement is a juxtaposition to the way this pot is fired. Emotion is clearly evident.

Ib vogt Printmaking Highly Commended Prize - Kristy West "Abandonded House"

JUDGE TIM WINTERS:
A sensitive, delicate, mysterious and obviously heartfelt response to memory.

Ib vogt Printmaking Highly Commended Prize - Cleo Wilkinson "The VI."

JUDGE TIM WINTERS:
A mysterious and beautiful image fully exploring the technique of mezzotint.

Ib vogt Printmaking Highly Commended Prize - Chris Knight "Lockdown Churches"

JUDGE TIM WINTERS:
An image that perfectly marries the technique of linocutting with architectural and graphic qualities of the images.

Janace Holmes Memorial Prize - Kay Gorringe "Macquarie River Junction"

ABC Western Plaines Prize Merren Turnbull.JPG

ABC Western Plaines Prize - Merren Turnbull "Coolabah Glow"

JUDGE KENT BUCHANAN:
Merren has captured a fleeting moment in which the interplay between light, colour and texture combine to create an image familiar to all of us in regional New South Wales. Her paintwork strikes the perfect balance of subject and atmosphere.

Deutscher Contracting Packing Room Prize – Tim White “Lemon Large”

Art Unlimited a Resounding Success

An enthusiastic and appreciative audience attended the opening night of Art Unlimited at Dunedoo to applaud the winners and admire the entries from artists, printmakers, photographers and ceramicists from across Australia.

Visitors from many parts of New South Wales mingled with locals at Dunedoo Central School Hall which had been transformed into a sophisticated gallery space to display works from around 300 entrants. Fine wines from Mudgee’s Bunnamagoo winery were enjoyed and delicious finger food made and served by the school’s food technology students was one of the evening’s highlights.

Now in its fifteenth year, Art Unlimited has become established as one of regional Australia’s most anticipated and well supported art events with a prize pool of $14,000.

2023 Exhibition 20-21 & 27-28 May
9:30am - 4pm (3pm Sunday 28th)

ART UNLIMITED 2023 RESULTS

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ART UNLIMITED 2023 RESULTS

2023 Winning Artworks

Art Unlimited a Resounding Success

2023 Major Sponsors

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