Australian Art Sales

2010 MORTIMORE PRIZE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER - ROSS HARVEY - 'CORREGGIO' Ross Harvey's superb classical Still Life titled 'Correggio' has won the 2010 Mortimore Prize People's Choice. In capturing the admiration and hearts of the public, this is the second time Ross has won the Mortimore Prize People's Choice in 3 years. His previous win was in 2007 with 'Zurburan', which also won the judging panel's Best In Show.  Ross will receive $12,000 worth of Australian made furniture from Harvey Norman. Winning by a very clear margin, this win further enhances the reputation of this painter who is without peer in this genre in Australia. Ross employs a level of skill and discipline rarely seen in any field of endeavour. By combining master craftsmanship with a complete understanding of composition enables Ross to produce pictures that the public simply adore. Oh.....and to the art mafia......please take note of the above. Click here for the Mortimore Prize page

MACQUARIE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE FINALISTS This beautiful shot of Byron Bay's main beach late in the afternoon is by Craig Parry from Lennox Head, NSW. It is a finalist in the 'Landscape' section of the inaugural Macquarie Photography Prize. To be judged by SMH photographer Wolter Peeters and exhibited at St Brigids Easter Art Fair in Dubbo. Opening on the 24th of April, this national competition is open to any resident of Australia. The names of the finalists can be found on the MPP home page. Click here for the Macquarie Photography Prize page

The inaugural INGLIS EQUINE ART PRIZE is coming up soon. This international competition is attracting interest worldwide. For depictions of thoroughbred racehorses, the theme for the first year is 'Life at the Stud'. Exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne and Scone during August 2011. Entries close 4th July. This work is by Barbara Lewis from New Zealand titled 'The Last Little Bit'. This work is not an entry. Click here for the Inglis Equine Art Prize page

THE 30 REALISTS - PAINTING OF THE MONTH
Evert Ploeg - 'Europa 2' - oil on linen - 110 x 150cm - $16,5000 AUD
This work by Evert Ploeg who is a two time Archibald People's Choice winner, pays homage to Greek Mythology. Zeus, who has transformed into a white bull, has abducted the Princess Europa and is swimming with her to the isle of Crete.
They lived happily ever after.
I wish them well.