JUDGES
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Judges (artists and/or qualified persons) will be engaged to judge works of art submitted across three (3) categories, Fine Art / Painting, Photography and Sculpture.
In addition to the Terms of Entry, the following Judging criteria applies:
Subject matter/idea
Does it make the most of its medium (use the medium to its advantage)?
Level of expertise displayed
Composition, design elements, colour
An overall a strong, compelling work / image
Meet the Judges
FINE ART / PAINTING
Andrea Przygonski
Andrea works in a variety of mediums print, textiles, installation, artist books, mixed media, sculpture and new media and uses a diverse range of colour, form, materiality and construction and applies each thoughtfully depending on the subject matter.
Andrea studied at Adelaide Central School of Art, Adelaide College of the Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of South Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Art and a Masters in Visual Art. She currently lectures in printmaking at University of South Australia and works from her Adelaide-based studio Little Sparrow.
Her work is also held in numerous public and private collections including the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Sandra Starkey Simon
Is a printmaker who employs a variety of techniques including monotype, etching, screen printing and relief. Her work investigates themes of animal and human cohabitation, the elemental nature of landscape and the clash of culture and wildness.
Sandra spent most of her professional life living and working in the United States and was awarded an MFA from San Jose State University in 1991. She subsequently taught printmaking in the California university system and ran the print access facility Magpie Studios. Her art making and teaching continued after she returned to Adelaide in 2007 and she works out of Magpie Studios South and exhibits nationally and internationally.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Pete Dobre
A professional landscape photographer for over 30 years, Pete has self-published 22 photographic books on most parts of South Australia. His photographic workshops that are run all over Australia and overseas are very sought after. Pete is an ex-school teacher who loves to help people to get more out of their photography. Pete gets invited to speak at events all over Australia to talk about his passion for the art of landscape and wildlife Photography. We are very pleased to have Pete with us to conduct our 'Landscapes of the Yorkes' photography workshop for our local photographers.
Merv Simmonds
From a young age Merv had a keen interest in Photography but the coming of the digital age allowed him to foster that interest more deeply. Since using digital equipment he has successfully shown images at several country shows and in 2012 gained the most acceptances in Novice Classes at the Adelaide Royal. In more recent years Merv has sold prints at the Royal and local exhibitions. For the last few years he has been a member of the SAPF Country Judges panel judging Club competitions from across the state. He believes competitions and exhibitions are a great way to enhance ones photographic skills. Merv prefers to see and display photos with minimal computer enhancing or manipulation.
SCULPTURE
Edward James
After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Art & Design from Adelaide College of the Arts, Edward commenced work with the Helpmann Academy supporting emerging artists before taking up a public art role with the City of Onkaparinga where he developed a public art plan. Edward’s next role spanned five (5) years as Public Art Consultant with the City of Adelaide where he again developed a public art plan while also managing Adelaide’s public art program. For the past two years Edward has worked as the City of Prospect’s Public Art & Gallery coordinator.
Sandra Burt
Sandra moved to Port Moorowie on the Yorke Peninsula 26 years ago with her husband and set up a pottery workshop in their backyard. She has exhibited in the Kadina Ascot Gallery and in 2019, ran a workshop at Peasey Pantry in Yorketown as part of the annual SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival. Sandra has been working with clay since enrolling in a 3 year art and craft certificate course at Whyalla TAFE over 40 years ago under the instruction of sculptor, Brian Lightfoot.
Sandra is a member of the AGSA and joined the Edithburgh Art Group to continue her interest in the arts, crafts and exhibitions. She loves gas fired reduction work, but unfortunately it’s not readily available on the Yorke Peninsula so she also uses wood, electric kiln and black fires pieces. She regularly seeks avenues for inspiration, including from other artists and attends local, state and national exhibitions to fuel her creativity.