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

Jasmine Li Economou First day

Age 14

13-15 year olds

I have painted my younger sister Kat on her first day of high school. Before she started high school, she was very scared. We would stay up late at night while I answered all her questions about what Year 7 was like and the amazing opportunities awaiting her, and we constructed a mini model of the school out of pens and some scrunched tape to make her familiar with the campus. I’m proud of how far she has come since the first day. This is a celebration of the bravest and kindest person I know.