Awards

My Grandpa

WINNER OF YOUNG ARCHIE 2023

In 2023 I won the prestigious Young Archie award in the 9 - 12 category.

"I have chosen to depict my grandpa in my portrait. He is 86 years old and was a child survivor of the Holocaust. He arrived in Australia when he was 11 years old and became a scientist who helped people to have babies using IVF. Currently, he is recovering from cancer. My grandpa holds a special place in my heart. I was inspired by [German artist] Paula Modersohn-Becker’s self-portraits to create this painting of him."

In 2024, I was commended as being in the top 5%.

“I have chosen to depict my school principal, Mrs Hall, as she is way more than just a principal. Mrs Hall is extremely dedicated to my school and its community. She truly cares about everyone, including the staff, families, students and all the volunteers. Mrs Hall treats everyone as if we are one big family. She can be found at the school on weekends, building, gardening and tidying up the grounds. Mrs Hall has always made me feel important and welcome, by demonstrating the school values, which include encouraging everyone to ‘be yourself’.”