We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Honourable mention: 13-15 year olds

Hellen Wang Fleeting smile

Age 14

13-15 year olds

My portrait is of my friend Grace. She rarely smiles and is an extremely introverted girl and doesn’t realise the hidden beauty within her personality. I wanted to convey to her that she is able to show strength and affection through her raw natural features. Each detail represents the uniqueness of her character.