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SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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ART & OBJECTS: TOP 10
WINNER: GARY RIZZOLO
1. Teardrop Archtop, Italian spruce, Tasmanian Huon pine, ebony. ‘A unique guitar with hallmarks of New York Italian guitarmakers, the woods and symbols of my father’s Italy plus the woods of my Tasmanian heritage.’ Photos: Ren Rizzolo
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RUNNER-UP: DANIEL SZCZERBA
2. Spotted-Tailed Quoll, Huon pine. ‘Life-size and hand carved from a single piece of wood endemic to Tasmania with inlayed spots of native box wood. A fleeting capture at an inquisitive moment.’
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID
Daniel Szczerba’s piece is appealing
in many ways. Its slightly turned head is one of inquiry which encourages physical as well as visual engagement. The inlay in the softly finished surface also stimulates a desire to stroke the animal. The Quoll well-represents inspiration and interpretation as well as skilled production. Grace Cochrane
Realism is rarely an end in itself, but a window to something new, and Daniel Szczerba’s Spotted-Tailed Quoll points to the plight of Australia’s unique
and endangered species. Beautifully detailed and finished. Will Matthysen
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