2024 QRAA Resolution Online Catalogue

ART

QRAA

RESOLUTION

TOURING EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

CONTENTS

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) 6

About Resolution 6

Exhibition Review 6

Resolution Judging Panel 7

Award Prizes 8-9

Resolution Artists

Winners 3

Highly Commended 4

Finalists 5

Resolution Tour

Touring Dates 52

Acknowledgements 52

Purchase Inquires 52

Resolution Sponsors 50

Acknowledgements 50

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RESOLUTION WINNING ARTISTS

ART FOR LIFE (WINNERS)

Bernard Singleton and Simone Arnol 10

THE MERVYN MORIARTY LANDSCAPE AWARD (WINNER)

Victoria Reichelt 12

FIRST NATIONS ARTIST AWARD (WINNER)

Paul Bong 14

REMOTE ARTIST AWARD (WINNER)

Karen Stephens 16

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (WINNER)

Teddy Horton 18

ENVIRONMENTAL ART AWARD (WINNER)

Lauren Edmonds 20

THE ANNIE TAN MEMORIAL WATERCOLOUR AWARD (WINNER)

Lyn Bartolo 22

TEXTILE ART AWARD (WINNER)

Lisa Ashcroft 24

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD (WINNER)

Kaylene Higgs 26

Brooke Chaplin 28

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RESOLUTION HIGHLY COMMENDED ARTISTS

ART FOR LIFE (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Lauren Jones 30

THE MERVYN MORIARTY LANDSCAPE AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Alwyn Fourmile 31

FIRST NATIONS ARTIST AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Sabrina-Rose Toby 32

REMOTE ARTIST AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Gloria Gavenor 33

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Serinah Williams 34

ENVIRONMENTAL ART AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Melissa Peacock 35

THE ANNIE TAN MEMORIAL WATERCOLOUR AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Colleen Helmore 36

TEXTILE ART AWARD (HIGHLY COMMENDED)

Michelle Kurth 37

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Cover Image: Bernard Singleton and Simone Arnol, Emanate – Yimbi (Basket – to leach out toxins, destress

or filter out noise), photograph on cotton rag paper, 2024. Image Credit: Joe Ruckli

RESOLUTION FINALIST ARTISTS

THE MERVYN MORIARTY LANDSCAPE AWARD (FINALISTS)

Rosella Namok 38

Natalie Ward 39

FIRST NATIONS ARTIST AWARD (FINALIST)

Lauren Rodgers 40

REMOTE ARTIST AWARD (FINALISTS)

Thomas Pedro 41

Colina Wymarra 42

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (FINALIST)

Edwin Hamill 43

ENVIRONMENTAL ART AWARD (FINALISTS)

Karen Charlebois 44

Donna Davis 45

THE ANNIE TAN MEMORIAL WATERCOLOUR AWARD (FINALISTS)

Rosie Lloyd-Giblett 46

Jade Stevens 47

TEXTILE ART AWARD (FINALISTS)

Glen Smith 48

Barbara Stephenson 49

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THE 2024 QUEENSLAND REGIONAL ART AWARDS

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) are Flying Arts

Alliance's signature annual art awards for established and emerging

artists living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. With the

prize pool of over $140,000, they are Australias' largest art award

for regional artists.

The awards aim to showcase new artworks while providing

a platform for artists to receive both cash prizes and further

professional development opportunities.

ABOUT RESOLUTION

In 2024, the QRAA invited artists to explore the concept of

Resolution. Artist’s and society as a whole grapple and confront

multiple viewpoints and concepts requiring resolution. Through

the creative process, artists take this voyage through differing

personal, social and political lenses to reach a meaningful

resolution in their work. This reflects and is relevant to the broader

journey of society.

EXHIBITION REVIEW (IN REVIEW 2024)

"There are so many great works on display. Plaudits to Flying

Arts Alliance for being the epitome of a truly statewide arts

organisation, as the exhibition reflects its vast regional reach."

-PHIL BROWN

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THE QUEENSLAND REGIONAL ART AWARDS

RESOLUTION JUDGING PANEL

Simon Wright

Simon Wright has held public

engagement, exhibition, curatorial

and executive management

positions in private, public gallery

and museum realms since 1993.

As Assistant Director (Learning +

Public Engagement) at QAGOMA,

he currently has Executive oversight

of a broad range of communityfacing

and audience-centric portfolio

responsibilities, including: Public

Engagement (The Children’s Art

Centre, Public Programs, Member

Services), Learning (Education, Group

and Community Access, Volunteer

Guides and Regional Services),

Information Services (Library) and

QAGOMA Publishing.

Dr Bianca Beetson

Dr Bianca Beetson is a Kabi Kabi,

Wiradjuri woman and has been a

practising artist for over 29 years.

Bianca works across a broad range

of media including painting, drawing,

sculpture, installation, photography,

fibre arts and public art. In 2018

Bianca was awarded a Doctor of

Visual Art, from the QLD College of

Art, Griffith University.

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2024 QUEENSLAND REGIONAL ART AWARDS

‘ART FOR LIFE’ AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $25,000 supported by Flying Arts Alliance

• In-kind print and digital editorial opportunities valued at $10,000+ thanks to Artist Profile.

• In-kind two-week solo exhibition and reception valued at $8,000 hosted by Flying Arts

Alliance.

Winner: Bernard Singleton and Simone Arnol - Emanate – Yimbi (Basket – to leach out

toxins, de-stress or filter out noise)

Highly Commended: Lauren Jones - Easy Breath

THE MERVYN MORIARTY LANDSCAPE AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $10,000 supported by Flying Arts Alliance.

• In-kind two-week residency at Rockhampton Museum of Art valued at $7,000 including

expenses supported by Rockhampton Museum of Art, Chroma Australia and Flying Arts

Alliance.


Alliance.

Winner: Victoria Reichelt - Focus 4

Highly Commended: Alwyn Fourmile - Budabadoo

FIRST NATIONS ARTIST AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $10,000 thanks to Queensland University of Technology


Alliance.

Winner: Paul Bong - Beginning of Creation

Highly Commended: Sabrina-Rose Toby - Recognition and Control

REMOTE ARTIST AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $5,000 thanks to EDF Renewables


Alliance.

Winner: Karen Stephens - Looking for the Pink Opal (Above Ground)

Highly Commended: Gloria Gavenor - My Mother's Country, Gunamulla

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $5,000 thanks to Consolidated Properties Group.

• In-kind online exhibition with state, national and international reach valued at $5,000

thanks to Onespace.

• In-kind one-week studio residency including art materials, mentoring and networking

opportunities valued at $5,000 thanks to FireWorks Gallery

Winner: Teddy Horton - Stars Align

Highly Commended: Serinah Williams - Girlhood in Bathroom (1 & 2)

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2024 QUEENSLAND REGIONAL ART AWARDS

ENVIRONMENTAL ART AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $5,000 supported by Flying Arts Alliance.

• In-kind ten-day solo exhibition and reception valued at $8,000 for artist exhibition

expenses thanks to Griffith University Queensland College of Art and Design and Flying

Arts Alliance.

Winner: Lauren Edmonds - Dark Forebodings

Highly Commended: Melissa Peacock - Stim Drawing, March 2024

THE ANNIE TAN MEMORIAL WATERCOLOUR AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $3,000 thanks to the Booth Memorial Fund of Annie Tan (Yuh

Siew) and The Geoff Booth Foundation.

• In-kind three-week solo exhibition and reception at Land Street Gallery valued at $8,000

thanks to Land Street Gallery and Flying Arts Alliance

Winner: Lyn Bartolo - Abandoned

Highly Commended: Colleen Helmore - Towards the Light

TEXTILE ART AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize of $2,000 thanks to John and Lyn Reynolds

• In-kind Flying Arts Alliance voucher to the value of $250

Winner: Lisa Ashcroft - Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too

Highly Commended: Michelle Kurth - Adrift

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

• Non-acquisitive cash prize for Adults of $1,250 thanks to TAFE Queensland and in-kind

Flying Arts Alliance voucher to the value of $250.

• Non-acquisitive cash prize for Young Artists of $750 (aged 15-25 years) thanks to TAFE

Queensland and in-kind Flying Arts Alliance voucher to the value of $250

Winner (Adult): Kaylene Higgs - Under One Sun

Winner (Young Artist): Brooke Chaplin - Ephemerality

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BERNARD SINGLETON

Emanate – Yimbi

AND

SIMONE ARNOL

(Basket – to leach out toxins,

de-stress or filter out noise)

Winner - Art for Life Award

(Finalist for First Nations Artist Award)

LOCATION Westcourt, Cairns

MEDIA Photograph on Cotton Rag Paper

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 105 x 70 cm

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Ruckli

SUPPORTED BY

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BERNARD SINGLETON

AND

SIMONE ARNOL

Artists Statement

Finding a resolution amongst chaos. Symbolising the harmony and balance

sought by oneself, the importance of mindfulness and mental well-being

in the silence. We will forever explore the approach to filtering out stress

and blocking out the noise of modern life. It serves as a reminder of the

timeless wisdom embedded in cultural practices, encouraging you to seek

tranquillity amid life's chaos. Ashlyn's eyes have forever been alight with a

fierce passion for working on Country. Her experience as a Land and Sea

Ranger working in reef restoration, cultural heritage, biodiversity and fire

practices has armed her with a powerful grasp on healing Country. Through

her actions, she breathes life into Yimbi, igniting a spark of resilience and

understanding in those who witness her dedication.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"This powerful artwork stands as a striking and beautiful testament to

the deep cultural connection, wisdom, strength, and resilience of First

Nations people. It encapsulates the healing essence of being in tune with,

connecting to, and listening to country. This incredible piece addresses the

challenges faced by First Nations people navigating walking between two

worlds, emphasizing the critical need for balance, understanding and self

care. It is a profound celebration of culture, heritage, spirit and resilience

and wonderful collaboration and a deserving winner. Congratulations."

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VICTORIA REICHELT

Focus 4

Winner - The Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award

LOCATION Tallai, Gold Coast

MEDIA Oil on Linen

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 76 x 3 x 91cm


SUPPORTED BY

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VICTORIA REICHELT

Artist Statement

Focus 4 combines my interest in 'the blur' and the process of documenting

my children's lives in paint. Colouring is often the first form of art we

make as children and the combination of the blurred landscape and the

handdrawn child's artwork is representative of my life merging with my

children's.

The work also references the idea that you see the world through your

children's eyes and that their field of vision fast becomes yours. The work

looks at the world through a blur as we conduct our busy lives, finding a

moment of stillness and focus.

The world of the interior foregrounds here an artefact of the highly focused

life of the everyday, the seemingly trivial in life's milestones, becomes

precious and profound, blurring the larger world beyond the home.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"The composition of this work captivated me, particularly the juxtaposition

of the blurred landscape—evocative of a fleeting view from a moving

car window—and the naively painted bouquet of flowers, seemingly cut

and pasted onto the painting. This bouquet is held by a photo-realistic

hand, creating a striking contrast in technique and style. The work not

only showcases the artist's remarkable skill and versatility but also tells a

personal story of experiencing the world through the eyes of her children."

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PAUL BONG

Beginning of Creation

Winner - First Nations Artist Award

LOCATION Nanango, Sunshine Coast

MEDIA Acrylic on Arches Paper

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 120 x 1.9 x 80 cm


SUPPORTED BY

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PAUL BONG

Artist Statement

A story with no words, my culture told stories with images. My song lines

are painted in the background with unity, love, joy, peace while the vines

of colonisation break a culture. The shield, the cultural axe is broken, the

cultural spear is battered, fire sticks are our old way of bringing people

together and creating a flame that burns within our children, while the

cave wall holds the creation of children and the earth watching while life

rises and falls. It’s our resolution of life, the beginning of creation.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"This work speaks powerfully of the artist's connection to their Country,

embodying the intricate interrelationship between culture and land.

Through a complex layering of stories and songlines, it conveys a profound

sense of belonging and identity, while also acknowledging the fractures

and damage wrought by colonisation. The piece is a testament to resilience,

weaving together the threads of history, memory, and cultural continuity."

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KAREN STEPHENS LOOKING FOR THE PINK OPAL

(ABOVE GROUND)

Winner - Remote Artist Award

LOCATION Winton

MEDIA Acrylic on Belgian Linen

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 64 x 5 x 74 cm


SUPPORTED BY

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KAREN STEPHENS

Artist Statement

I am a fourth-generation descendant of George Cragg who discovered

boulder opal and established Opalton in 1888. My paintings are inspired

by a psychic medium who questioned me recently with "Who the hell is

George?" George advised - through the medium, that I would discover

pink opal or something unseen of this world, offering close coordinates,

albeit, not the exact location.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"This work resonated with me as a vivid portrait of remote Queensland,

particularly Winton, capturing the essence and energy of the landscape.

The use of colors, veiling, layering, and abstraction is reminiscent of the

iridescent beauty of an opal, evoking a deep connection to the region's

natural and cultural heritage."

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TEDDY HORTON

Stars Align

Winner - Emerging Artist Award

LOCATION Kunda Park, Sunshine Coast

MEDIA Video

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS N/A

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF

Teddy Horton

SUPPORTED BY

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TEDDY HORTON

Artist Statement

Stars Align subverts traditional cowboy narratives typically based on story

resolution through violence and retribution. Rather than chasing aliens to

enact revenge, our hero mourns his loss, grieves with his friends and goes

online to search for a new companion.

We all experience loss in our lives and can struggle to express our feelings.

My use of generative AI tools Midjourney and Runway plays creatively

with the ways these technologies visualise text prompts based on feelings

and emotions. The 1960's girl group music track plays with conventions

and expectations for the Western film genre.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"This work exemplifies the effective use of AI in art, demonstrating how

technology can complement creative expression. While AI played a role

in its creation, the artist's skill and expertise are undeniable, as the work

is both technically complex and executed with remarkable precision. The

result is a piece that is fun, quirky, and uniquely reflective of the artist's

voice, showcasing their ability to infuse individuality into an innovative

medium to tell the story."

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LAUREN EDMONDS

Dark Forebodings

Winner - Environmental Art Award

LOCATION Petrie, Moreton Bay

MEDIA Video Installation: 7:50 min Animated Video,

TV, Button Panel, Headphones

DATE 2024


PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF

Lauren Edmonds

SUPPORTED BY

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LAUREN EDMONDS

Artist Statement

Moreton Bay-based multimedia artist, Lauren Edmonds, creates work that

encourages reflection on our contemporary life. Dark Forebodings is an

interactive video installation featuring animations inspired by Pink Floyd's

The Dark Side of the Moon tracks "Speak to Me," "Brain Damage," and

"Eclipse." The animations blend traditional frame-by-frame animation with

contemporary 3D modelling and motion graphics through a consistent

graphically illustrated style and colour palette.

The artist reinterprets the iconic music in a contemporary context to

reflect the pervasive unease of living in an era of compound crises, such as

climate change. Through this work, resolution is not explored as a passive

acceptance, but as an active process of using imagination and creativity to

overcome adversity. This theme is particularly woven into the animation

for "Brain Damage," and is underscored by Albert Einstein's insightful

quote that suggests "Imagination is more important than knowledge,"

challenging us to envision a different future.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"I was impressed by the exceptional technical skill and artistry evident in

this mixed media animation. It captivates the viewer, holding their attention

throughout the entire duration of the video. Beyond its entertainment value,

the work serves as a powerful tool for climate education and motivation,

whilst delivering a compelling call to action. It makes a significant political

statement on the climate crisis, standing as a poignant form of non-violent

protest and a rallying cry for change."

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LYN BARTOLO

Abandoned

Winner - The Annie Tan Memorial Watercolour Award

LOCATION Manunda, Cairns

MEDIA Watercolour

DATE 2024



SUPPORTED BY

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THE BOOTH MEMORIAL FUND OF ANNIE TAN (YUH SIEW)

AND THE GEOFF BOOTH FOUNDATION

LYN BARTOLO

Artist Statement

Abandoned captures a moment of quiet decay in the Australian outback,

where time has left behind a derelict shed, weathered by the harsh climate.

Through watercolour, I explore themes of abandonment and resilience,

juxtaposing the softness of the medium with the ruggedness of the scene.

The rusted sheets of tin are rendered with delicate brushstrokes, evoking

a sense of fragility, yet the structure still stands - a testament to endurance

in a landscape that resolves to reclaim what man has left behind. The theme

of resolution in this work reflects both nature's ability to persist and my

own artistic journey. In painting this piece, I aimed to resolve the tension

between beauty and decay, highlighting how even in desolation, there is

an enduring presence. The outback's quiet resolve becomes a metaphor

for survival, echoing through the worn textures of this forgotten place.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"I was struck by the artist's masterful use of watercolour, particularly in the

depiction of corrugated iron. The realism achieved is so extraordinary that

the piece almost resembles a photographic print. Beyond the technical

skill and precise control of the medium, the artist evokes a profound sense

of nostalgia and highlights the inherent beauty of the subject."

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LISA ASHCROFT

Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost Too

Winner - Textile Art Award

LOCATION Rosslea, Townsville

MEDIA Acrylic, Handstitched Sequins, Kitsch, Fabric and

Fibre on Framed Canvas

DATE 2024



SUPPORTED BY

JOHN & LYN REYNOLDS

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LISA ASHCROFT

Artist Statement

Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too reflects the struggle of navigating life's

complexities, where clarity and confusion coexist. The title serves as a

reminder that, like many of us, I am still seeking resolution, working through

the complex layers of life and the illusions that often obscure the path to

understanding.

Beneath its sickly kitsch veneer, the piece offers a poignant commentary on

the human condition, prompting viewers to question their own morality.

The work features small, icon-like paintings representing significant

moments from my past-joyful and traumatic-some elements over 25

years old, disassembled and rebuilt here. This creates a visual narrative of

transformation, an open book of my life.

Hand-stitching is central to this process. Each stitch symbolizes mending

the fragmented parts of my life, embodying the slow, evolving journey

towards healing and clarity.

The work invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys of resolution and

authenticity.

JUDGE'S COMMENT

Dr. Bianca Beetson

"I was deeply impressed by this artwork's vibrant, complex, and playful

energy, which immediately stood out. The textile collage is expertly

executed with remarkable technical skill, delicately stitched to create

layers of intricate narratives that powerfully highlight the artist's story."

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KAYLENE HIGGS

Under One Sun

Winner - People's Choice (Adult) Award

LOCATION Russell Island, Redland City

MEDIA Fused glass on mirror

DATE 2024



SUPPORTED BY

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KAYLENE HIGGS

Artist Statement

I love the alchemy of glass fusing. With diametric characteristics, glass can

be fluid, sharp, strong, yet so very fragile, it can be bold and colourful, yet

totally invisible.

The process of glass fusing is not unlike the process of resolution. Applying

enough warmth to diffuse the tension between individual elements

without loosing their structural integrity, and re-assembling together to

form a functioning and appealing outcome.

Under One Sun captures this ideology. Each individual fractured piece

tenaciously holding together, without loosing it’s brilliance, reforms under

heat and becomes part of the flow.

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BROOKE CHAPLIN

Ephemerality

Winner - People's Choice (Young Artist) Award

LOCATION Upper Coomera, Gold Coast

MEDIA Oil on Wood

DATE 2024



SUPPORTED BY

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BROOKE CHAPLIN

Artist Statement

“A moment is a doorway into every world, every potential, and the light of

source itself”.

Our sense of self is shaped by the metaphorical portals we endure as we

grow. This work encapsulates who we become once we reach success

and personal gratification. Influenced by traditional 17th Century Dutch

Vanitas, inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s allegorical portraits, the flower

head peace represents each achievement and experience that embraces

and defines individuality.

Contemporary symbolic Blommetjes, and creatures like caterpillars and

dragonfllies symbolise patience through difficult transitions in life, that

ultimately reward success and goodness in the end. The Medullary rays

within the Iron bark informs my audience of the metaphorical temporal

portals we endure, which lure us back to the tapestry of unlimited portals.

This piece addresses ‘Resolution’ as it reflects the final stage of one's

personal journey, where the individual has resolved all past challenges and

sufferings.

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LAUREN JONES

Easy Breath

Highly Commended - Art for Life Award

(Finalist for Emerging Artist Award)

LOCATION Mapleton,

Sunshine Coast

MEDIA Oil on Canvas

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

Easy Breath is a self portrait that explores the theme of overcoming relational

trauma and mental health and finding new ways to breathe.

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ALWYN FOURMILE

Budabadoo

Highly Commended - The Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award

LOCATION Yarrabah, Cairns

MEDIA Acrylic on Canvas

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

The land is not a distant or passive entity, but a living, breathing presence

that holds the stories, wisdom, and identity of our people. These landscapes

are imbued with deep cultural significance. In the context of the 2024 QRAA

theme of Resolution, this painting address the need for society to reconcile its

often fragmented relationship with the environment. My work challenges us to

confront the way we view and engage with the land, encouraging a shift from

exploitation to reverence and care. Through my lens, the land is not something

to be owned or controlled but is integral to our collective well-being and survival.

The creative process behind the landscape represents my own journey of

grappling with complex emotions, memories, and cultural teachings, arriving

at a place of resolution where the land speaks through the brushstrokes. Just

as artists navigate various viewpoints to resolve the final work, society must

also navigate conflicting ideas and priorities to find balance. The landscape in

this painting becomes a metaphor for this broader societal journey, reminding

us that true resolution is found not by conquering, but by listening to and

understanding the heartbeat of country. This work challenges us to consider

how we, as individuals and communities, can contribute to the healing and

restoration of the land. By tuning into the stories that the landscapes hold, we

are reminded that resolution is not an endpoint but an ongoing process of care,

respect, and connection to country.

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SABRINA-ROSE TOBY

Recognition & Control

Highly Commended - First Nations Artist Award

LOCATION Cranbrook, Townsville

MEDIA Recycled Copper From a Hot Water System For the Plates -

Copper Wire For the Chain

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

As a Gangulu woman from Central Queensland, my art serves as a bridge-a

connection between our culture and the complex legacy of colonialism,

sparking conversations about identity, heritage, and the ongoing struggle

for recognition. I aim to connect viewers to our rich cultural heritage while

shedding light on the impact of colonialism.

My art invites us to explore, learn, and engage. It's a testament to the

resilience of Aboriginal people, exploring the narrative of cultural identity

and a call to honour our shared history

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GLORIA GAVENOR

My Mother's Country, Gunamulla

Highly Commended - Remote Artist Award

LOCATION Gununa, Far Northern Queensland


DATE 2024



Artist Statement

My Mother told me that she is a Gangalidda women from Burketown, she is

a traditional owner of Gunamulla and she shares Country with her brother

Prince Escott. The Country starts at Point Parker inland to Old Doomadgee

Mission - it's a sacred ground and when we go there we have to call out to

let the Country know that we're family and visiting. At one site there is in

the middle of the saltpan oyster rocks and no one is allowed to take any,

only the owners. Another site is a water lily swamp with only one water lily

flower in the middle of the swamp. My mother was the eldest child and she

would walkabout on Country with family before the tribe settled down in

Burketown beside a lake. That is when her Father sent her and her siblings

to Mornington Island Mission, leaving behind everything she loved. She

never went back, but she left behind her memories and I paint her stories

and that's how I reach resolution with the past.

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SERINAH WILLIAMS Girlhood in Bathroom

Highly Commended - Emerging Artist Award (1 & 2)

LOCATION Beachmere, Moreton Bay

MEDIA Photographic Print on Rag Pearl

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 45 x 0.1 x 120 cm


Artist Statement

Girlhood in Bathroom (1 & 2) views the bathroom as an in-between space.

Williams has been researching resolutions to the inescapable influence

of the male gaze, growing up within a male dominated world, consuming

media from male perspectives, and learning misguided ways of how to

'be a woman' from this upbringing. She flips the historical reputation

of photography being blindly believed as truth to show realities of the

feminine experience. Williams explores the duality of bathrooms being

both a safe space away from the male gaze but also a place where women

take care of undesirable, yet completely natural, parts of being a woman.

Men are often happy to reap the benefits of women's bodies but are made

uncomfortable by a lot of the realities. She aims to represent the female

gaze as the resolution to these misrepresentations which have been

perpetuated for generations.

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MELISSA PEACOCK

Stim Drawing, March 2024

Highly Commended - Environmental Art Award

LOCATION Tannum Sands,

Gladstone

MEDIA Second-hand Acrylic and

Oil Sticks on Recycled Canvas,

Repurposed Floor Architraves



Artist Statement

Finding resolution as a regional autistic visual and community artist

focused on sustainability has been greatly enriched by the support of the

Gladstone Men's Shed. This partnership allows me to navigate challenges

while fostering creativity, as sometimes for me the frame doesn't quite fit.

The volunteers at Friends of Bindaree are dedicated to giving second-hand

canvases new life, transforming them into someone else's visual stories.

In my studio’s nurturing environment at Cedar Galleries, I find the

'spoons'-a term that captures my available energy and capacity-to engage

in activities like Stim drawing. This practice not only provides personal

joy and various forms of self-regulation but also serves as a bridge to

create outcomes that raise awareness about neurodivergence within my

community. By creating art that reflects diverse experiences, I aim to

foster inclusivity and understanding.

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COLLEEN HELMORE

TOWARDS THE LIGHT

Highly Commended - The Annie Tan Memorial Watercolour Award

LOCATION Burnett Heads,

Bundaberg

MEDIA Watercolour

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

One resolution to a domestic violence situation sees the woman and her

children flee the family home headed into the unknown and sometimes

scarier future with nothing more than her courage and a backpack full of

her life's possessions.

In a chemical situation, resolution is the process of separating something

into its constituent parts. Some watercolour pigments granulate and break

down into millions of tiny particles and I have used this technique to create

the illusion of texture in this painting.

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MICHELLE KURTH

Adrift

Highly Commended - Textile Art Award

LOCATION Cooran, Sunshine Coast

MEDIA Cotton on Cotton warp

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 48 x 248 cm


Artist Statement

Adrift explores heightened emotions during a time of change and loss. Every

woven piece was interpreted from a series of small abstract drawings. In

the short time each drawing was produced it became a tool to navigate

and express the inner dialogue; the conversations of misunderstanding and

regret. They created a brief period of solace, and assisted me on releasing

the thoughts, through shape, colour and movement.

Translating the work into weaving created another layer to the narrative.

Unlike the quick, spontaneous drawings, the woven piece was slow. The

threads took on their own story. They expressed themselves mainly through

order and control, and each bead of wool became a small part of the whole

picture. This deliberate, mindful process also allowed more time for reflection

and resolution.

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ROSELLA NAMOK

Young gals yarnin’ into the night I

Finalist - The Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award

LOCATION Redlynch, Cairns


DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 92 x 1.5 x 106.5 cm


Artist Statement

Rosella Namok employs colour as a marker of time passing. Warm pinks, yellows

and oranges reflect the ending and beginning of a day while black paint, laid on

top and then carefully scraped away by the artist's fingers, represents the nighttime

sky. The act of scraping away with the hands, as a method of storytelling,

pays tribute to the 'The Old Gals' in Namok's community and the stories they

have passed on generationally to 'The Young Gals'. Namok learnt this practice of

storytelling through her late grandmother, who drew stories in the sand beneath

her as she spoke.

Preferencing using her fingers and hands, over store bought tools, Namok typically

uses weather-proof house paints to ensure that the knowledge and stories that

she commemorates in her work are resolute and that they withstand the material

restrictions of time.

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NATALIE WARD

Liontown

Finalist - The Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Award

LOCATION West End, Townsville

MEDIA Stoneware Clay Glazed with Geological Exploration Waste

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

Liontown confronts and challenges the realities of ceramics as an arts practice.

From clay bodies to glaze ingredients and colourants, modern ceramics practice

cannot be disentangled from mining. After questioning the sustainably of my

arts practice, I resolved to seek out alternative methods and materials to created

with and asked, instead of newly mined materials, could the waste-materials and

byproducts of North Queensland mining and exploration geology be utilised to

create ceramics?

Liontown is created using a recycled blend of stoneware clay and glazed using drill

core pulp from geological exploration in the Charters Towers region, a key mining

region of North Queensland. These drill core samples, collected to analyse the

elemental composition of rock and suitability of mining, were previously sitting

on pallets in a warehouse. I am excited to be given them a new lease on life as a

ceramic glaze.

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LAUREN ROGERS

Guided by the Stars

Finalist - First Nations Artist Award

LOCATION Rothwell,

Moreton Bay


DATE 2024



Artist Statement

Guided by the Stars expresses connection, wisdom, and the eternal dialogue

between generations. In this piece, a mother shares stories from the Dreamtime

with her child, weaving the songlines of their Ancestors into the night. As they

sit grounded on Country, the vast sky above mirrors the infinite knowledge

being passed down. The two shooting stars symbolise hope, resolution, and the

continuation of cultural heritage. Through the abundance of nature around them,

the mother's teachings echo the rhythms of the land, nurturing a deep and lasting

bond that will guide the next generation.

This artwork responds to the theme of resolution by honouring the wisdom and

strength found in connection-between mother and child, past and future, and

between earth and sky. It reminds us that our stories, like the stars, continue to

guide us forward.

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THOMAS PEDRO

Evening Star - Woey

Finalist - Remote Artist Award

LOCATION Thursday Island, Far Northern Queensland

MEDIA Feathers, Cane, Cotton, Wire

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

This headdress (Dhoeri), is called Woey meaning evening star which is the planet

Venus, the black feathers represents the night sky with the white evening star

shining brightly. Here in the Torres Strait, these Dhoeri’s were not being produced

as much, they were fading and not shining.

Dhoeri’s hold significant importance in my culture as they are traditionally worn in

dances and ceremonies. Our forefathers created these Dhoeri’s and passed their

cultural knowledge on to us, and I took it upon myself, as a First Nations man, to

uphold and reproduce these sacred headdresses that were worn by warriors.

Culture evolves, and we must adapt with the times, continually seeking new methods

to produce art. By finding new ways to create, we ensure that art remains relevant

and serves to retain our culture, sharing our stories with future generations-our

children and grandchildren. Keeping culture alive is essential, as these headdresses

embody my identity and represent a lineage of history, connecting yesterday, today,

and tomorrow.

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COLINA WYMARRA

Finalist - Remote Artist Award

A Safe House

LOCATION Seisa, Far Northern Queensland


DATE 2024



Artist Statement

She was not only a praying Grandmother, she also provided a Safe House

on Thursday island to lots of women fleeing Donestic Violence. These

women came from as far as the mainland to seek refuge in her house.

Before the times of Domestic Violence Shelters, she provided resolution

to those fleeing by offering up her home. Today in Thursday Island, the

now standing Womens Shelter is named after her, Marjorie Gwendolyn

Wymarra.

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EDWIN HAMILL

Finalist - Emerging Artist Award

Musical Chairs

LOCATION Buderim, Sunshine Coast

MEDIA Oil on Canvas

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

When establishing yourself as a practicing artist life can feel overwhelming,

often becoming a balancing act between competing necessities of life. It can

be hard to set aside time to pursue your passions so one must be resolute in

creating a balance between the demands that life asks of you.

My work represents the game of musical chairs that we call life, the act of

shifting between priorities while maintaining a healthy balance. The colours

of the central chair represent my current focus, which is art, whereas the

others are different aspects of life being influenced by the latter squeezed

together to form a complete composition. Using many layers of oil paint and

allowing them to show through the work itself is a reminder to be resolute

in your decisions in life as they are what helps mould you into who you are

today.

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KAREN CHARLEBOIS

Resilience

Finalist - Environmental Art Award

LOCATION Paramatta Park, Cairns

MEDIA Ceramic

DATE 2024

Artist Statement



Cape York Peninsula, with its rugged terrain and unforgiving climate,

presents a striking contrast of beauty and harshness. The vast expanse of

arid savannahs, dense rainforests, and rocky outcrops is often punctuated

by extreme weather conditions, including intense heat and seasonal

flooding.

This remote wilderness challenges both flora and fauna to adapt,

showcasing natures resilience in an environment where survival is a

constant struggle.

This ceramic piece is my visual resolution to the stunning environment of

Cape York and surrounds where I live and work during the year.

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DONNA DAVIS

IMplant_016

Finalist - Environmental Art Award

LOCATION Raceview, Ipswich

MEDIA Digital Collage, Giclee Print

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

I seek personal resolution through my art, posing questions and speculating

futures around the existential threat of climate-change; IMplant_016 is

one of my musings. This work ponders the issue of climate induced flora

displacement, playing with ideas around interspecies coupling to facilitate

survival in new and foreign landscapes. Exploring ideas around habit loss,

conservation, inter-species relationships and genetic manipulation the work

envisions a new multi-species prototype; a lab grown genetically altered

fungi-flora implant, suspended in a cultivation chamber awaiting a willing

biological host to become its new partner.

I often ask myself what I am willing to give, or give-up, to alleviate some of

the ecological pressures we are facing. This speculative work seeks to resolve

the issue of re-homing displaced organisms, offering the human as landscape

[host]; postulating an uncomfortable future to inspire an alternate resolution.

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ROSIE LLOYD-GIBLETT

Finalist - The Annie Tan Memorial

Watercolour Award

Painted Honey Eater

pair dancing across the

Spring Canopy

– Bigambul country

LOCATION Noosaville, Sunshine

Coast

MEDIA Ink, Graphite, Watercolour on Paper

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

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Painted Honey Eater pair dancing across the Spring canopy is a large abstract

gestural drawing that includes frottage from the local River Gums on my sister’s

family property east of Goondiwindi. Whilst I was creating this imagery onsite, I

was listening to the birds in the canopy above me. My hands traced their sounds

across the surface up, down, zigzagging and looping following their songs as they

moved in and out of the bushland. The birds were dancing above me, feeding on

the flowering Mistletoe and Belah blooms. I had spent the morning with a visiting

scientist; Callan was spending a few days on my sister’s family regenerative farm

recording birdsongs. Over 100 species of birds were heard over this short period of

time, I was in awe of his knowledge and ability to identify multiple bird songs. My

sister’s family have an unwavering dedication and determination to the processes

and practices of regenerative farming. Over the last 20 years I have observed a

landscape that is undergoing transformation and healing from the ground upwards.

JADE STEVENS

Only the Bay Knows

Finalist - The Annie Tan Memorial Watercolour Award

LOCATION Cooee Bay, Yeppoon

MEDIA Watercolour on Paper

DATE 2024

DIMENSIONS 21 x 0.05 x 29.7 cm


Artist Statement

Only the Bay Knows is an abstract representation of an octopus, inspired by a

collective experience of loss, after a friend was lost at sea. This work captures the

fluidity and complexity of emotions, symbolising the journey toward resolution

amidst grief.

The octopus serves as a metaphor for adaptability and resilience, embodying

the need for purpose and clarity that arises in the wake of loss. Through vibrant

watercolour, I explore the interplay between memory and renewal, illustrating

how our experiences shape us and guide us toward a deeper understanding of

ourselves and our connections to others.

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GLEN SMITH

My Weekend at Moogerah

Finalist -Textile Art Award

LOCATION Bundamba,

Ipswich

MEDIA Mixed Media

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

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My artistic journey strives to capture the essence of our environment and the

stories it holds, intertwining them with the principles of repurpose and reuse. My

work, primarily executed through painting, acrylics and mixed media, stands as

a testament to the beauty and resilience found within still lives, flora and fauna.

The natural world serves as my muse, offering a boundless source of inspiration

that is both humbling and invigorating. Through my art, I seek to evoke a dialogue

that is thought provoking and profoundly environmental. Each piece is a narrative

crafted to encourage reflection on a symbiotic relationship between humanity

and nature, urging viewers to reconsider their impact and to find resolution in

more sustainable practices. This not only aligns with my environmental ethos

but also adds layers of complexity and depth to my work, creating a visual and

conceptual richness that invites deeper engagement.

BARBARA STEPHENSON

Finalist - Textile Art Award

Rock Country –

Sand Country

LOCATION Rangeville, Toowoomba

MEDIA Textiles

DATE 2024



Artist Statement

While flying over Savannah Country, I experienced an astonishing change in

perspective. Sharp ankle-twisting rocks looked smooth and trackless while

smooth sandhills showed footprints. Nature is sudden in colour change; its line

and texture do not follow artistic rules or constraints. This off kilter, organic form

reflects the imbalance of society and captures the shift of space and colour as the

dry sand country rolls outward from the Rocky Ridges. The values and textures

evoke a complex mosaic of shapes and weathered lines. Making this piece pushed

my textile skills and I found new ways to capture openness and movement. In art

as in life, resolution takes patience, perseverance and creativity. We strive to find

a balance of light and dark, complex and simple, crowded and spacious.

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PRINCIPAL SUPPORTER

AWARD SPONSORS

Booth Memorial Fund of Annie Tan (Yuh Siew) and the Geoff Booth Foundation

John and Lyn Reynolds

AWARD PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNER

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Flying Arts Alliance Inc. (Flying Arts) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and seas

on which we work, live and create. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional

development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and

remote Queensland. Flying Arts is honoured to acknowledge the Governor of Queensland, Her

Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM as our Patron. We also acknowledge Mr

Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax AC as our Cultural Patrons.

Flying Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Flying Arts is

supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Australia through the

Australian Cultural Fund. Flying Arts is supported by corporate partners and benefactors..

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian

Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia.

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2025 RESOLUTION TOURING DATES

Cairns Courthouse Gallery, Cairns 7 March – 27 April 2025

Coalface Gallery, Moranbah 5 May – 15 June 2025

Mike Carney Creative Industries

Centre, Charters Towers

1 July – 15 August 2025

Mulga Lands Art Gallery, Charleville 5 September – 6 October 2025

Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla 18 October – 23 November 2025

RESOLUTION TOURING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts

Queensland. Flying Arts Alliance was a recipient of the Touring Queensland

Fund to deliver 'Resolution' the touring exhibition of artworks from the 2024

Queensland Regional Art Awards.

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To purchase an artwork or make an enquiry, contact Flying Arts Alliance on

07 3216 1322 or email program@flyingarts.org.au to receive a Purchase Enquiry

Form to complete. Purchased artworks will not be available for collection until

the exhibition tour concludes in December 2025. Flying Arts Alliance acts as an

agent for the artist who is the seller of the work.

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