Meroogal Women’s Art Prize exhibition 2016
Winners announced
Thanks to the generosity of the Sydney Living Museums Foundation the prize pool for the prize is $10,000. The winner of the first prize was awarded $6000 as well as a coveted artist residency at the Bundanon Trust:
First prize - $6000 and artist-in-residency placement at Bundanon Trust
Linda Dening, Tomboye
Hairbrush
wood, hair
Second prize - $3000
Vita Cochran, Sydney
Meroogal sampler
hand-embroidered wool on linen
Third prize - $1000
Lisa Maris McDonell, Wollongong
Women’s work
video
Highly Commended:
Amaya Lang, Resonance, glazed ceramic, enamel
Judy Panucci, Time shroud, mixed media, drawing, writing, ink, gouache, stitching, collage
Kathleen Ciclovan, On the way to Meroogal, patchwork tapestry quilt
Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, Director Curatorial & Public Engagement at Sydney Living Museums stated that:
... the 2016 prize drew entries of a very high calibre with a diverse range of media represented, including photography, video, ceramics, paper, collage, textiles and assemblage. We are delighted that over half of the finalists are from the local region.
Deborah Ely, a judge and CEO of Bundanon Trust said of the prize:
Bundanon is delighted to host the recipient of the MWAP in our Artist in Residence program. This important prize recognises outstanding women artists from across New South Wales. The residency provides them with an opportunity to further develop their practice alongside their national and international peers.
The 40 works shortlisted and selected for the exhibition are on display throughout the house.
The judges for this years prize were Penelope Seidler AM, Directror of Harry Seidler & Associates, Deborah Ely, CEO Bundanon Trust, Lisa Havilah, Director of Carriageworks, Bronwyn Coulston, Arts & Culture Manager, Shoalhaven City Art Centre and Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, Director Curatorial & Public Engagement at Sydney Living Museums.
2016 Finalists


First Prize: Linda Dening, Hairbrush
First Prize: Linda Dening, Hairbrush, wood, hair.


Second Prize: Vita Cochran, Meroogal sampler
Second Prize: Vita Cochran, Meroogal sampler, hand-embroidered wool on linen.


Third Prize: Lisa Maris McDonell, Women’s work
Third Prize: Lisa Maris McDonell, Women’s work, video.


Sharnie Shield, Collars in the morning
Sharnie Shield, Collars in the morning, brass.


Gria Shead, The pink room
Gria Shead, The pink room, oil on board.


Nuha Saad, Flock fall II
Nuha Saad, Flock fall II, flock wallpaper, acrylic on board.


Jo Reid, Preservation
Jo Reid, Preservation, pen and ink, collage, displayed in preserving jars.


Tracy Luff, Connectedness
Tracy Luff, Connectedness, cardboard.


Anita Larkin, The best recitations for ladies
Anita Larkin, The best recitations for ladies, collected objects, felted wool.


Erin Lamont, Maidens of Meroogal
Erin Lamont, Maidens of Meroogal, acrylic and mixed media on canvas.


Myriam Kin-Yee, Portrait of an intruder
Myriam Kin-Yee, Portrait of an intruder, oil on linen


Michelle Hiscock, Meroogal
Michelle Hiscock, Meroogal, watercolour, gouache, ink.


Natalie Duncan, Go deeper
Natalie Duncan, Go deeper, ceramic, crystal, glass beads.


Kim Davies, Birds of a feather
Kim Davies, Birds of a feather, metal, glassine, paper.


Jill Darville, Shelf life
Jill Darville, Shelf life, acrylic and resin on canvas.


Alison Clouston, Meroogal
Alison Clouston, Meroogal, metal, wood, cotton, wool.


Alana Clifton-Cunningham, Silver: bluebird
Alana Clifton-Cunningham, Silver: bluebird, wool, silk, cotton, organic material.


Kathleen Ciclovan, On the way to Meroogal
Kathleen Ciclovan, On the way to Meroogal, patchwork tapestry quilt.


Siobhan Chazarreta, 13 points
Siobhan Chazarreta, 13 points, hand-felted wool, shell, waxed thread.


Robyn Bannon, Busy kitchen
Robyn Bannon, Busy kitchen, carved wooden objects.


Ro Murray and Mandy Burgess, Ten hands a-making
Ro Murray and Mandy Burgess, Ten hands a-making, limewash, hydro-stone, hessian, wire.


Diane Power, Enjoying the winter sun
Diane Power, Enjoying the winter sun, digital photographic print.


Michelle Perrett, Blue mirror
Michelle Perrett, Blue mirror, ceramic, glaze.


Judy Panucci, Time shroud
, mixed media, drawing, writing, ink, gouache, stitching, collage.


Kathryn Orton, Mantlepiece with vase and books
Kathryn Orton, Mantlepiece with vase and books, acrylic on canvas.


Wendy Neill, CartWheels
Wendy Neill, CartWheels, video, paper.


Elizabeth Hobbs, Welcome chair
Elizabeth Hobbs, Welcome chair, wooden chair, embroidery made from wool and felt.


Ellen Howell, A gift for Tottie
Ellen Howell, A gift for Tottie, mixed media.


Ana Young, stilled 3
Ana Young, stilled 3, found object.


Romana Toson, Winter jacaranda brooch
Romana Toson, Winter jacaranda brooch, recycled copper wire, silver, rice paper.


Karen Stone, The fabric of memory
Karen Stone, The fabric of memory, cotton and linen pulp.


Betty Smith, Parlour games at Meroogal
Betty Smith, Parlour games at Meroogal, acrylic on canvas.


Sharnie Shield, Collars in the morning
Sharnie Shield, Collars in the morning, paper.


Brigita Hammell, Timeless beauty
Brigita Hammell, Timeless beauty, oil on plywood.


Terhi Hakola, Piano
Terhi Hakola, Piano, video.


Bonnie Greene, Keep out of reach of children
Bonnie Greene, Keep out of reach of children, watercolour, gouache, pencil on cotton paper.


Barbara Gower, The work box
Barbara Gower, The work box, textile.


Amaya Lang, Resonance
Amaya Lang, Resonance, glazed ceramic, enamel.


Sandy McClellan, The story continues
Sandy McClellan, The story continues, linen, charcoal, lamp base.


Tania Murphy, TopToy
Tania Murphy, TopToy, ceramics.


Helen Oprey, The thinking chair
Helen Oprey, The thinking chair, mixed media, acrylic on canvas.
The 2016 Meroogal Women’s Art Prize, now in its 16th year, will once again be exhibited at Meroogal, our house museum and garden in Nowra. The Art Prize pays tribute to the four generations of women from the Thorburn and MacGregor families who lived at the property for almost 100 years. Female artists from NSW have been invited to create works that respond to the house, its garden and collection, exploring Meroogal’s sense of place.
2016 Finalists
This year’s exhibition features 40 works by artists from across the state. Artworks range from painting, ceramics, sculpture, video and textile works, providing a creative and thought-provoking view of Meroogal’s story and history.
The 2016 finalists are:
- Kathleen Ciclovan
- Elizabeth Hobbs
- Helen Oprey
- Judy Panucci
- Gria Shead
- Alana Clifton-Cunningham
- Jo Reid
- Brigita Hammell
- Barbara Gower
- Myriam Kin-Yee
- Ana Young
- Linda Dening
- Michelle Perrett
- Terhi Hakola
- Ellen Howell
- Sandy McClellan
- Romana Toson
- Tania Murphy
- Jill Darville
- Erin Lamont
- Siobhan Chazarreta
- Betty Smith
- Kim Davies
- Diane Power
- Alison Clouston
- Lisa Maris McDonell
- Bonnie Greene
- Vita Cochran
- Ro Murray & Mandy Burgess
- Michelle Hiscock
- Sharnie Shield (winner of the 2014 Meroogal Women’s Art Prize)
- Tracy Luff
- Anita Larkin
- Kathryn Orton
- Robyn Bannon
- Karen Stone
- Wendy Neill
- Amaya Lang
- Natalie Duncan
- Nuha Saad
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