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Larger than life earrings among the
jewels at Blacktown City Art Prize
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A gigantic pair of costume earrings created by an emerging Western Sydney artist has claimed the main award at one of Western Sydney ’ s biggest exhibitions , the Blacktown City Art Prize .
Monica Rani Rudhar ’ s ceramics work ‘ Imitation Earrings ’ is based on how she would use cheap jewellery to explore her Indian heritage .
It ’ s one of an eclectic mix of 74 finalists across mediums including paintings , photography , sculpture , drawings and more on display at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre .
In addition to the main award , Blacktown City Council also announced winners in the categories of First Nations ,
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One of the Blacktown City Young Artist Prize winners , Sharing our Skies , by 13-year-old Ethan Geevarghese . |
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Local Artist and Early Career Artist .
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said the exhibition showcased the creativity and diversity of Western Sydney . “ For 29 years the Blacktown City Art Prize has given Western Sydney artists an opportunity to showcase their talents and express themselves ,” he said .
“ Our First Nations and multicultural communities are well represented in this year ’ s exhibition and I encourage everyone to visit and take a look .”
Organisers received 472 entries from across Australia .
Visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite artwork in the People ’ s Choice Prize .
The awards already announced were judged by Jasmine Sarin ( Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co Operative ), Morgan Hogg ( artist ), and Luke Létourneau ( Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Curator and Collections Lead ).
Council organisers also thanked sponsors Ford Land Company and Workers Lifestyle Group .
The Blacktown City Young Artist Prize is running concurrently to the Blacktown City Art Prize . Children have produced colourful , striking artworks in response to this year ’ s theme , “ Sharing our skies ”.
The Blacktown City Art Prize and
Blacktown City Young Artist Prize exhibitions are open until 28 March . Entry is free .
Blacktown City Art Prize Winners
2025
· Main Prize Winner - Monica Rani Rudhar - ‘ Imitation Earrings ’
· First Nations Winner - Lisa Michl - ‘ Sour Yam ’
· Local Artist Winner - Erik Shahmoradian - ‘ A Mother ’ s Love ’
· Early Career Artist -Tuifua Huakau - ‘ Kumete ’
Blacktown City Young Artist Prize
· Most creative depiction of renewable energy - Shresth Rao Naibi Sriganesha 13 years – ‘ My Little imagination ’
· Best expression of Blacktown City - Breonna Konidana 13 years – ‘ Sky ’ s the limit ’
· Most expressive use of colour - Kids Early Learning Rooty Hill - Samuel , Nyssa , Srivi , Evelyn , Shuvana and Melissa , four and five 5 years – ‘ I spy in the sky ’
· Most creative use of recycled and natural materials presented by Blacktown City Council ’ s Environmental Services Unit - Nirvi Kottu , five years
· Most creative interpretation of the
Monica Rani Rudhar with Imitation Earrings .
theme : Sharing our Skies -Kisandu Jayasinghe 9 years ‘ Rain , “ the gift of Life ” from the Mystical Skies ’
· Most creative depiction of renewable energy - Ethan Geevarghese 13 years - Sharing our skies
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