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

Finalist: 9-12 year olds

Henry Semeniuk Nicholls I love Mumma

Age 9

9-12 year olds

I have chosen to paint my mum at the beach with a setting sun. I painted her because she is the most special person to me in my family. I painted a sunset because I think those colours suit her well and because I love going to the beach and feeling the sand in my toes.