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

Finalist: 16-18 year olds

Hannah Brown Stitches and loops

Age 17

16-18 year olds

I have selected my mum as my portrait subject. Mum has been influential in the development of my skills and interests, as she taught me how to knit; it eventually became a shared interest and pastime. I chose a low angle, placing the hands as the focal point of the image, while capturing the sense of delicacy and care she puts into each of her works. Through this drawing, I have aimed to show Mum’s passion and love for knitting, which she has similarly fostered in me.