August 21, 2023

Judges Picks: Kate Gordon

When it comes time to judge this year's Bluethumb Art Prize, Kate Gordon expresses a desire to unearth artworks that tell a story with depth and honesty. "I am looking for warm, authentic art, with a strong sense of self, that doesn't rely too heavily on technique," she explains.

This curation was hand-picked by Kate to showcase her current favourite Bluethumb artworks. Want to read more about this Bluethumb Art Prize judge? Check out our latest blog post, Iconic Australian Pottery Studio Joins Art Prize!

Curated by Eden Young

Curtains ...with chair

Curtains

ByD.M. Ross

40cm (W) x 40cm (H)

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Oil
A$450
A blue sky is contrasted with a dark earthy green mountain. Kunanyi is depicted with various tones of green hues of maroon and ochre. Textures and pattern adorn the bottom and throughout the wood panel . Acrylic & Gouache on wood Panel Ready to hang
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Kunanyi Mt. Wellington

ByChloe Papastavrou

35cm (W) x 35cm (H)

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Mixed Media
A$1,700
This small ceramic sculpture depicts an elephant with charming details that make it a delightful addition to any collection. The sculpture is intricately crafted, with carefully sculpted curves and a beautiful glaze that gives the elephant a smooth and shiny appearance. One of the unique features of this sculpture is the white feet of the elephant, which contrast nicely with the rest of the piece. The white coloration draws the eye and adds an element of interest and whimsy to the design. The small size of the sculpture makes it ideal for displaying on a shelf, desk, or tabletop, where it can be appreciated up close. Whether you are a collector of animal figurines or simply appreciate the beauty of well-crafted art, this small elephant ceramic sculpture is sure to delight and bring joy to anyone who sees it.
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Little Elephant

ByStefan Mager

19cm (W) x 17cm (H)

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Ceramic
A$270
Multicolored irregular circles On Brown background

My Country #1226-19

ByNetta Loogatha

60.5cm (W) x 137.5cm (H)

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Acrylic
A$5,890
fleeting landscape with silhouette trees on a hillside

Fleeting daydream

ByJennifer Prior

40cm (W) x 30cm (H)

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Oil
A$470
A small piece of embroidery lovingly hand-stitched on re-claimed linen

Celtic love knots

ByAlexandra connelley

21cm (W) x 12cm (H)

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Other Media
A$670

Olly

ByHayley Buchanan

28cm (W) x 33cm (H)

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Mixed Media
A$380
Ngannelong also known as Hanging Rock
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Eastview On A Hot Day

ByRobyn Kylie

96cm (W) x 64cm (H)

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Oil
A$1,390

About the Curator

Eden Young

Eden is Bluethumb's Content Marketer. An award-winning hyper-realistic graphite artist and published wordsmith, Eden has a strong passion for the arts. Her goal at Bluethumb is to share artists' unique stories, connecting creatives to collectors through the written word.

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