Oil and acrylic paintings, digital images, photography, sculpture, glasswork and mosaic art all feature in this year’s Whittlesea Annual Art Exhibition.
Artists were invited to “view things differently” when creating their works for the New Light exhibition which opened on Tuesday, November 15.
More than 100 artists from diverse backgrounds submitted works to this year’s exhibition, responding to the theme New Light.
Some artists chose to view things from a new angle or perspective, with illuminating knowledge, or through lessons learned in challenging times.
Since 2011, Whittlesea council has held this event annually to showcase and celebrate the work of artists who live, work or are connected to the municipality.
“We know what an important role art plays in building shared understanding and creating community connections and the last few years have really highlighted that,” council’s chair administrator Lydia Wilson said.
“Through their works, the artists have expressed their unique interests and personal stories when responding to the theme.”
Each year, council awards a number of honours for this exhibition. The 2022 award recipients are: Lei Cui (City of Whittlesea Annual Art Award), Connie Pennisi (Award of Excellence – Innovative use of Materials), Michelle Dyer (Award of Excellence – Response to Theme), Mohamed Abumeis (Award of Excellence – Creative Expression) and PONDHAWK (Ilma Duncan Award).
A People’s Choice Award will also be awarded at the closure of the exhibition.
New Light is at The Great Hall, Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, until Thursday, December 15, from 10am-4pm. Entry is free.
