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

Ted Wight Andrew

Age 11

9-12 year olds

I painted my dad because he died when I was little, and I think about him a lot. I think he was a fun, happy man. He had two Jack Russells called Syd and Sammy. In this painting, they are having fun together on the farm. I wanted to paint a picture of my dad so I can hang it in my room.