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

Finalist: 13-15 year olds

Annika Lucas Michelle

Age 14

13-15 year olds

This painting is a representation of my mother. I have chosen her as my subject because she is very special to me and plays a significant role in my life. To capture her emotions, I painted her ‘from life’.