We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Honourable mention: 13-15 year olds

Mona El-Masry Umi

Age 15

13-15 year olds

I have chosen to paint my mum, my umi. She is always so bright, so warm and so full of life. That is why I painted her surrounded by colourful patterns, they represent her beauty and complexity.