2023 Bluethumb Art Prize Finalists Exhibition

Bluethumb's 2023 Art Prize Finalists exhibition showcases a selection of chosen finalist in a group exhibition running in our Melbourne Gallery until 27th November. Join us at the gallery in Richmond on October 26th for our 2023 Bluethumb Art Prize Winners Announcement.

Curated by Conor Smyth

A garden inspired still life with reference to plants, flowers and environment.

Plants Taste Better

ByJessica Guthrie

95cm (W) x 122cm (H)

Oil
A$4,530
Sold

The Shearer (M)

ByPete Conroy

76cm (W) x 102cm (H)

Oil
A$2,500
Man with beard
Sold

Galvanize (M)

ByJoshua Miels

130cm (W) x 160cm (H)

Oil
A$7,950
Flowers and foliage on Linen
Sold

ARRANGEMENT WITH PURPLE (M)

ByWendy Moore

183cm (W) x 183cm (H)

Acrylic
A$4,790
This painting is painted using many thin layers of oil on canvas to achieve vibrancy in colour. It is a medium-sized painting on high-quality handmade canvas stretcher frames. These stretcher frames are warp-resistant. A canvas has been hand-stretched over the frame and the sides of this painting are black. The painting is made using small brushstrokes and the texture of the paint and brush marks are visible on the surface of the canvas.
Sold

Bring me a higher Love

BySara Roberts

112cm (W) x 112cm (H)

Oil
A$6,800

The Mind whisperer (M)

ByLucy Lucy

76cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Acrylic
A$2,970

About the Curator

Conor Smyth

Conor is the Gallery Manager at Bluethumb's flagship Melbourne Gallery. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, his passion for the arts has led him to curate exhibitions around the world.

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