Hope
Finalist 2023 National Capital Art Prize
Winner of The People's Choice Award 2023 National Capital Art Prize
This woven swaddled form signifies Hope.
Across the world, the Earth is the Mother spirit and we are her children, swaddled in her blessings.
When we harm the environment, we strip from ourselves that which sustains us, and steal from the generations to come.
The light emanates from the heart of this form, radiating hope that we can find a new way to embrace sustainable living, learning from both the modern and ancient wisdom, and passing a better world to our children.
The plant materials used in this woven piece were grown in the artist’s garden and lovingly prepared by hand.
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Hope is a Finalist in the Sustainability category of the 2023 National Capital Art Prize.
Hope was announced as the Winner of The People's Choice Award in the 2023 National Capital Art Prize on 14th September 2023.
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The Sustainability Category of the National Capital Art Prize is based on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which is a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership.
The agenda outlines a set of goals the world is working toward achieving. Artists were invited
to share their journey of embracing the beauty of the earth and could base their works on one of the five pillars and utilising the 17 goals outlined in the brief. Artworks must reflect the areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.