CLAUDE JONES AND THE PECULIAR ANNES SELECTED FOR THE WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE

Seraph 2014, Peculiar Annes, 46x20x14cm

In May of this year Claude Jones, Janet Parker-Smith and Cleo Gardener formed an artist collaborative they named the Peculiar Annes.

The group's first sculpture Seraph (2014) has been selected for the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

Established in 2001, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is "the first national acquisitive prize for an original, freestanding scultpure of up to 80cm in any dimension" (Woollahra Council 2014).

Seraph (2014) concerns the treatment of animals held in zoos and testing laboratories. "It aims to engage the viewer in a dialogue that considers the human relationship with that of the non-human animal" (The Peculiar Annes artist statement, 2014).

The exhibition opens on Friday 17th of October and runs until November 2nd. It is held at the Woollahra Municipal Council: 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Sydney.

The Peculiar Anne's also have their installation Bodies, Ritual, Desire (2014) on show as a part of the Hidden scultpure exhibition at Rookwood Cemetary. The last day to see Hidden is tomorrow!

HYUN-HEE LEE FINALIST IN THE SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE AND JADA

108 Defilements_2013_Hanji paper, ink, pencil, silk, cotton thread, canvas_47 x 96cm

Confessions_2013_Hanji paper, ink, cotton thread, canvas_100 x 100 x 5 cm

A big congratulations to Hyun-Hee who has been named as a finalist in The Sunshine Coast Art Prize and the JADA Drawing Award!

Now entering into its ninth year, The Sunshine Coast Art Prize draws applicants from the best contemporary and emerging artists working within Australia. From nearly 300 applicants, Hyun-Hee has been selected among 40 finalists. The winning work will be added to the Sunshine Coast Art Collection and the artist will recieve $15,000 and a two week residency at The Old Dairy at Arley Farm, Maleny.

The exhibition of finalists will run at the Caloundra Regional Gallery until 26th October.

The Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) is a biennial event that showcases the most innovative in contemporary drawing practice in Australia. From 345 entries Hyun-Hee is among 50 finalists whose works will tour regional and metropolitan areas until 2016. On October 17th Grafton Regional Gallery will host the official opening party with live music and catering. The exhibition will stay at Grafton Regional Gallery until December 7th.