Du Rietz Art Awards
Annual Gympie Regional Gallery art competition honoring the architect of the beautiful historical School of Arts building where the Gallery is housed.
The Du Rietz Art Awards are the premier art awards for the Gympie Region. Finalists are displayed throughout the Gallery and feature a range of 2D and 3D artworks.
Key Dates:
2023 Exhibition viewing 21 July – 25 August
Stay tuned for announcement of 2024 Awards information.
2023 Winners
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2D Award Meaghan Shelton Judge’s comments: “The simplicity of the composition of this work belies the technical skill of the artist. The satisfying grid layout holds beautifully executed optical illusions. The restrained palette is appealing as it gives each stone or seed the visual space to show off its unique detail.” |
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2D Highly Commended Patricia Sheppard Judge’s comments: “This famous vista at Paroo is given an interesting surrealist twist with the flash of pink. The artist’s choice to obscure the scenic view of the lake with the gnarled bare trees holds the viewer’s gaze and the application of paint provides texture and detail.” |
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3D Award Yanni Van Zijl Judge’s comments: “This piece is a clever combination of fluidity and movement while being constructed with a hard and inert material, has resulted in a beautiful sculpture that keeps the eye moving. The consistency of colour, size and shape is a remarkable achievement.” |
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Ceramic Award Susan Lynch Judge’s comments: “This ephemeral work evokes the artists memories of her grandfather and his journey as a migrant. Although small, this humble piece draws the viewer in with its detail and unmistakeable sentiment reflecting on the mixed emotions of migration and family history.” |
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Local’s Award Kurt Olsen Judge’s comments: “The artist’s clever restraint in his colour palette rewards viewers in this abstracted landscape. Bold brush strokes and smooth lines provide textural clues for what the view from Jan’s chair might be and results in a successful and interesting landscape.” |
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People’s Choice Award Helen Kajewski
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2023 Exhibition Album
2023 Award Prize Money
2D Award $5,000
Sponsored by Gympie Regional Council
2D Highly Commended $1,000
Sponsored by CAA Consulting
3DAcquisitive Award $3,000
Sponsored by Budget Steel
Local’s Award $3,000
Sponsored by SoMa SoMa Espresso Bar
Ceramic Award $700
Sponsored by Gwyn Moore and Cooloola Potters Group
People’s Choice Award $1,000
Sponsors:
- David and Sally Gartshore
- Annette Reilly
- Heinke Butt
- Drs Calin and Mihaela Negru-Radu