2008

'TANIWHA/DRAGON (qi gong notes, spirit bones)' by James Robinson

Paramount Award

Richard Lewer is the winner of the Paramount Award with his work "Skill, Discipline, Training". The prize consists of a $35,000 residency with the International Studio and Curatorial Program.

Winner of the 2008 Paramount Award
Richard LEWER

Skill, Discipline, Training
Synthetic polymer paint on billiard-table cloth 1200 x 2000mm


Park Lane Wallace Trust Development Award

Ruth Cleland is the winner of the Development Award with her work "Level 2". The prize consists of a $15,000 residency with Vermont Studio Centre U.S.A.

Winner of the 2008 Development Award
Ruth CLELAND
Level 2
Acrylic on canvas (hand painted) 560 x 835mm






Runners Up Award

There are two Runners Up Awards. Matthew Couper with his work "Between art, craft and technology" and Llyen Chong with her work "I Am Here and There". Both recieve $2000 cash.

Winner of a 2008 Runners Up Award
Matthew COUPER
Between art, craft and technology (In-Transit)

Oil and acrylic on wood, plastic and metal and found book, powered illuminated panel
220 x 370 x 360mm









Winner of a 2008 Runners Up Award

Llyen CHONG
I Am Here and There

Artist hair embriodered on acrylic-backed cotton, framed in black lacquered MDF construction
1140 x 400 x 1665mm









'Atmospheric Optics V' by Megan Jenkinson Jury Prize

This year the jury chose Gary McMillan's "Motorway" for special mention.

Winner of the 2008 Jury Prize
Gary MCMILLAN
Motorway
Acrylic on linen

840 x 1065mm


The Kaipara Foundation Wallace Trust Award

Heather Straka is the winner of the Kaipara Foundation Wallace Trust Award with her work "Repeat After Me...Amanda #2". The prize consists of a $35,000 residency  with the International Studio and Curatorial program.


Winner of the 2008 Kaipara Foundation Wallace Trust Award
Heather Straka
"Repeat After Me...Amanda #2"
Oil on coated board
800x 800mm