Material Girl art competitionMaterial Girl 2009Material Girl is an annual competition for Tasmanian women artists, initiated in 2002 by Women Tasmania, to celebrate International Women's Day. Material Girl aims to focus attention on issues affecting women, highlight the diverse roles women play in society and promote women artists in the State. Material Girl 2009 was coordinated by Tasmanian Regional Arts with the support of the Tasmanian Government, Rio Tinto Alcan, Zonta International and the Poimena Gallery. Cultures interwoven in winning artworkA collaboration between a resident Tasmanian artist and an artist who moved to Tasmania from Liberia three years ago, has taken out the major award in the state’s women-only art competition, Material Girl 2009. Winning entries in Material Girl 2009 were announced on Friday 20 March at the opening of the exhibition at the Poimena Gallery in Launceston. The winning work, Pela, meaning home, is a nest-like sculpture woven from green gage twigs and braided hair extensions. It was created by Janine Wright and Redempta Brasalen of Launceston. The artists said their work responded to the theme Global Woman by focusing on women’s innate desire to build and rebuild a home, despite the challenges of relocation, dislocation and migration. Their choice of materials relates to their European and African backgrounds. Launceston artists Jennifer Dickens and Brooke Atkins were also awarded for photographic works that raise issues about perceptions of womanhood. Ms Dickens won the $500 Zonta International Award for Highly Commended for a black and white photograph, Let’s Dance and Ms Atkins won the $500 Zonta International Award for Young Emerging Artist for an image titled Doll’s Pram, both of which challenged accepted notions of the female stereotype. The Tasmanian Government’s $1 000 Premier’s Choice Award, presented by the Minister for the Arts, Michelle O’Byrne, was won by Devonport artist Jacki Murphy for her pastel and digital composition. The competition is coordinated by Tasmanian Regional Arts with support from the Tasmanian Government. The Material Girl 2009 exhibition is at Launceston Church Grammar School’s Poimena Gallery, Mowbray Heights, and runs until 5 April 2009. A selection of works will tour to regional locations later this year. Material Girl 2009 Winners
Material Girl 2009 ExhibitionFriday 20 March to Sunday 5 April 2009 Touring ExhibitionA selection of works from Material Girl will be toured by Tasmanian Regional Arts to regional locations around the State, from May to November 2009. Further InformationFor further information about Material Girl 2009 please contact: Tasmanian Regional Arts PO Box 172, Latrobe TAS 7307 Telephone: 6426 2344 Email: info@tasregionalarts.org.au Website: www.tasregionalarts.org.au Proudly sponsored by: |
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