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Livestream to announce the Young Archie winners

16–18 years category, Charliese Allen, 16, Sunshine West, Victoria, “Momasito.”

THE winners of the ninth annual Young Archie competition at the Art Gallery of NSW have been announced during a special livestream presentation watched by finalists this morning (July 31).

The nationwide portrait challenge encouraging children and young people to unleash their creativity has been inspired by the Archibald Prize, celebrating 100 years this year.

Part of the family program for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2021 exhibition, the Young Archie competition is exhibited alongside the three prizes.

More than 2100 entries from around Australia were received this year, selected by guest judge, Sydney contemporary artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, and Art Gallery of NSW family programs manager, Victoria Collings.

Winner, 5–8 years category, Thevan Basnayake, 7, Winston Hills, NSW, “Me.”

Children and teenagers aged five to 18 were invited to submit a portrait of someone special to them, who plays a significant role in their life, and the winners chose themself, a parent or a sibling as subject.

The winners, predominantly from NSW, are: 16–18 years category: Charliese Allen, 16, from Sunshine West, Victoria, for a portrait of her mother; 13–15 years category, Jacqueline Qin, 15, from Pymble, NSW, for a portrait of her sister; 9–12 years category, Luanda Lucia Perlstone Monroy, 9, from Maroubra, NSW, for a portrait of her brother; and 5–8 years category, Thevan Basnayake, 7, from Winston Hills, NSW, for a self-portrait.

13–15 years category, Jacqueline Qin, 15, Pymble, NSW, “My Sister.”

“These artists are all special. They have used materials creatively, genuinely and fearlessly. I was looking for a special kind of fearlessness when selecting this year’s finalists. The winning works are

The Young Archie competition is supported by ANZ and the four winners each receive a cash prize of $200 from ANZ, an art pack from S&S Creative, a family pass to a paid exhibition at the Art Gallery and an “Archibald 21 catalogue.”

9–12 years category, Luanda Lucia Perlstone Monroy, 9, Maroubra, NSW, “My Hulk Brother.”

Each of the remaining 36 finalists, including, as reported previously, Canberra’s Cassandra Johanson, received an art pack from S&S Creative, a cash prize of $50 from ANZ and an Archibald 21 catalogue.

The 20 artworks that received an honourable mention were displayed at the SH Ervin Gallery in The Rocks alongside the Salon des Refusés.

The Art Gallery of NSW is temporarily closed, but 2021 Young Archie finalists and honourable mentions can be viewed here

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