ART OF THE FLOWER & GARDEN COMPETITION 11 October-18 November

“Green Spotted Ducks in Natural Habitat” – detail of work in watercolour by Burra artist Glenys Christopher.

The image on the invitation is a detail of a work by Glenys Christopher. Glenys has contributed to BRAG exhibitions throughout the gallery’s existence, and in early days played an important part in its successful running.

Glenys is a force for art in Burra, opening her studio to the public at weekends, holding monthly classes, and recently donating paintings by women artists of the region, collected over recent years.

She is an inspirational member, and for many years president, of Burra Art Society. Her five yearly exhibitions in Burra Gallery show the extent of her experimentation with subject matter and technique, and as in the case of the above detail, her lightness of touch and humour.

The exhibition “Miscellany” by Glenys Christopher opens in BRAG’s Bence Room at the same time as “Art of the Flower and Garden” in the Main Gallery.

South Australian artists in competition, creating powerful and imaginative works across a wide variety of media.

Prize Winners

Contemporary, Maria Salomonsen Symbiosis, felt and wire
Traditional, Alice Tilley Sweet Devotion, painting in oils
Innovation, Joy O’Brien Cottage Garden, embroidery

Highly Commended

Jim Dunstan Morning Glory, painting in oils
Janette Ireland Sunny Sunflowers, painting in oils
Chris Meadows Palm Stripped Bare, painting in oils
Ronda Dunstan Frogs, ceramic platter
Julianne Pulford Floral Tangle, painting in acrylic

Winner of the Evan Hawke Young Artist Award

donated by Burra Art Society
Alana Liebeknecht, Year 11 student, Eudunda Area School

Art of The Flower and Garden Student Prizes

Burra and Booborowie Schools

Congratulations to students and their teachers for the inspiring display of artworks on display in Burra Gallery, and thanks to Rosie Catt for awarding the prizes.

Winners for Pre-school / Reception

First Prize: Patrick Cousins
Runner-up: Bridie Noll
Commendations: Jaxon Davy and Mack Catt

Winners for Years 1-3

First Prize: Charlotte Muller
Runner-up: Cruz Miller
Commendations: Nathaniel Taylor, Finn Catt and Darcie Opperman

Winners for Years 4-6

First Prize winner: Gemma Peart
runner-up: Jack Noll
Commendations: Dean Stockman

Winners for Years 6-9 – Middle School

First Prize: Vaughan Eastwood
Runner-up: Jacqui Quinn
Commendations: Chloe Dillon and Tilly Nicholls

Winner Senior Secondary

Commendations: Cody Jones

Special Judge’s Awards

Winner: Tilly Noakes
Runner-up: Bradke Stockman
Commendations: Shae Glacken