Winners of the Pandemic Portraits Art Competition
We would like to congratulate all artists who participated in the Pandemic Portraits art Competition, as it showcased a range of talent across various expressive forms. These artworks were judged based on technical skill depending on their chosen medium as well as the strength in concept/idea portrayed within their creation. All works demonstrated great appreciation of a special person/s, animal, or interpretation of their hero during the Pandemic Lockdown. With great honour, we present to you the winners of the Pandemic Portraits Art Competition:
FIRST PLACE
 Kathryn Baginski, A Rainbow within the Storm, 2021 Our silent heroes. They are here around us all. They bring us light, hope, and joy. Whoever they are, wherever there are, like our Lord, they are present everywhere. And as we open our eyes, we are present too. We can begin to see how much they care. |
SECOND PLACE
 Athieu Majok, Reflection, 2021 My message is that this is all temporary. Everyone that has been silently battling through stress or anxiety needs a reminder that the light from the door is still open. Covid has taken a-lot from us, but it cannot take away our hope. Know to ‘Trust the wait’ and better days will come. |
THIRD PLACE
 Elianah San Pedro, Perspective, 2021 My artwork was inspired and based on my mum. She's a nurse/essential worker who also has to deal with my brother and I every day after work. She seems to be working non-stop, sacrificing a lot in order to contribute to her family and our community, so I decided to create an artwork that highlights both perspectives. |
HIGHLY COMMENDED ARTWORKS
 Catalina Gutierrez, Forever Survivors, 2021 |
 Ada Ding, Siblings and Stress Relieving Games, 2021 |
 Jordan Gutierrez, Our Saviour of Australia, 2021 |
 Antonia Gregoriou, Friends (dragons), 2021 |
 Noah Micheal, Endgame of COVID-19, 2021 |
Thank you for participating, we cannot wait to see your work in future art competitions!
Shandel Mamuk - Visual Arts Teacher
Tiana Psaila - Visual Arts Teacher
Pauline Ryan - Leader of Learning Creative Arts