Devonport City Council Tasmania
A moody monotone oil painting of the Bluff by Spreyton–based artist Mary Wilson has won the tidal.20: City of Devonport Tasmanian Art Award’s People’s Choice prize.
Devonport Regional Gallery Director Geoff Dobson said Mary’s painting captured a specific moment in time, a grey day just before the crowds arrived for the 2020 Devonport Triathlon.
“The public obviously felt a connection with the painting, with many recognising the Bluff and the moody weather, as Mary’s work attracted a clear majority of votes,” Mr Dobson said.
“Although the Bluff will not be added to the collection because the People’s Choice is a non-acquisitive award, it is indeed an honour for artists to be recognised for connecting with the community through their work.”
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