Celebrating our artists
Published on 25 October 2024
Hundreds of art enthusiasts gathered tonight (25 October) to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Hunters Hill Art Exhibition.
The exhibition, well known for its prestigious showcase of high-quality artworks, attracted over 520 entries from artists all across Australia.
"Every year, our community eagerly enjoys this remarkable exhibition, and it never fails to impress. This year’s exhibition features over 280 incredible artworks made by artists from all corners of Australia,” Mayor Miles said.
"I encourage everyone to come and experience the creativity on display. This is an event you won’t want to miss."
Self-taught artist, Richa Panicker, was awarded the Hunters Hill Art Prize for her artwork “Divine Within."
“The artwork is an ode to my mother who is no longer with me. She was a woman of strength like the one in this painting. It is also an ode to my Indian heritage,” she said.
Richa was delighted to hear she won.
“This is such a surreal moment, it feels like a dream,” she said.
“It is such an honour to receive such a prestigious award. It gives me confidence to see the work being validated. As a self-taught artist, you’re always second guessing yourself. Receiving this award means a lot to me.”
Other award winners included:
- McGrath Hunters Hill Regional Art Prize - Monica Dong Chang for "Tangerine Still Life"
- Hunters Hill Hotel Sculpture Prize - Simon Treseder for "Iron Maiden"
- Nora Heysen Award - Melissa Guest for "The Charlotte and Luna Park"
- Maison Dental Small Works Prize - Susan Cole for "Cross Country"
- Watercolour Prize - Kurt Koeppl for "After The Fires"
Highly commended artworks were also acknowledged during the event, including:
- Hunters Hill Art Prize - John Perkins for “Harbour Lights”
- Regional Art Prize - Jo Rijke for "Gumleaf Study"
- Sculpture Prize - Charles Attard for "Lunar Gaze"
- Nora Heysen Award - Jennifer Buffier for "The Escape"
- Small Works Prize - Gemma Pride for "Orange Interior"
- Watercolour Prize - Violetta Kurbanova for "Roman Forum"
Visitors of the event were accompanied by Singer Jordyn Richards and were served light refreshments including Taylors Wines and canapes from Ruffles Catering.
Hunter’s Hill Council congratulates all winners of the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition and thanks all event sponsors, volunteers, artists and staff for their valuable contribution to staging this event.
The exhibition will remain open to visitors until Sunday 3 November from 10am to 4pm daily. Voting for the Hunters Hill Medical Practice People’s Choice and Kids Choice will remain for the duration of the exhibition.