The Town of Claremont's biennial Art Awards & Exhibition has closed for another year.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to those who submitted a piece.
The winners can be found below.
This page will be updated ahead of the 2027 exhibition.
Congratulations to Artist Kim Maple, who was awarded First Place over 75 shortlisted WA artists for her piece, Family.
The judges said of Kim's piece, "The work is strong in its rendition of the landscape. The outline of the grass trees (Xanthorrhoea) and the overpainting of their edges creates a flow of movement, living curves and shapes. This technique creates an evocative reference to a mirage, a canopied view blinded by the sun and fire."
Kim received $5000 as First Prize winner.
Congratulations to Artist Jennifer Cochrane, who was awarded Second Place in the awards for her piece, Sleeper Self-Portrait #13.
The judges said of Jennifer's piece, "Made from railway train sleepers, burned, waxed and reconfigured, the work posits contemplation of the remanence of history, the permanence and impermanence of stories. The object is in itself, a carrier of meaning and history, in its use and repurpose, no longer a working object, but as a remnant of what was."
Jennifer received $2000 as the Second Prize winner.
Congratulations to Harry Young, who was awarded Sculpture Prize in the award for his piece, Featherby House.
The judges said of Harry's piece, "There is a technical skill which is evident in the work. The work celebrates the modernist architectural work of Iwan Iwanoff in WA, which although worthy of international attention has somewhat flown under the broader society's radar. It engages the viewer to find out more and maybe posits 'be careful what you destroy in the name of progress.' It also recalls remnants of ancient monuments, perfect in some areas and degraded in others, yet retaining their presence and importance."
Harry received $2500 as the Sculpture Prize winner.
Congratulations to Artist Pippa Lightfoot, who was awarded The Claremont Local Award prize for her piece, Resilience 2.
The judges said of Pippa's piece, "The work shows a strong play of light and shade. There is a sense of the dryness of the wheatbelt and yet there are joyous moments of colours. The bushland is harsh, dry but there is a subtle presence of the struggle for renewal and change, in the blue of the water and nature's strength and regeneration."
Pippa received $500 as The Claremont Local Award winner.
Congratulations to Lucy Couanis who won the inaugural Youth Prize for her piece, Submerged.
The judges said of her piece, "The work suggests a transition to adulthood, an openness to what is ahead. There is a little bit of fear and curiosity in the expression, as well as vulnerability and depth. When you stand back from the work, from a distance it is quite photoreal, and the bubbles echo the eyes, highlighting someone on the brink of a world that may be challenging, daunting but filled with potential."
Lucy received $500 as the Youth Prize winner.
Congratulation to Anne Gee who received the most votes in the People's Choice Award for her paper cut, Claremont Cartography.
The piece captures Claremont's most iconic landmarks as intricate silhouettes.
Anne received $500 as the People's Choice Prize winner.