Striking piece wins annual art exhibition

A STRIKING painting by Yelena Yovanovich that perfectly suited the “Reflections” theme of the Mareeba Art Society’s 61st exhibition has won the Open Award.

This piece, entitled “Silky”, by Yelena Yovanovich won the Open Award of the exhibition.

The exhibition opened last week to an enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed looking at the 200 artworks on show that included a vast array of mediums including fibre, clay, timber, photography, oils, acrylics, watercolours, sculptures and needlework.

The People’s Choice awards, announced on Saturday from votes collected throughout the week went to Brooke Harriman (Junior) and Kristie Aquilina (Senior).

Category winners were: Junior Any medium award – Lilly Stallen; Special Junior Award - Claire Harris; Special Junior Award – Isabelle Harris; Photography Award – Kathy Grice; Print Maker Award – Deborah Bisa; Novice Encouragement Award – Dot Christensen-Dowd; Any Other Medium Award – Kristie Aquilina; Needle Work Award – Marlene Russo; Works in Fibre Award – Jennifer Walton; Works in Wood Award – Jim McConnachie; Works in Clay Award – Susan Brennan; Sculpture Award – Darryl Ely; Mixed Media Award – Paula Boeck; Oil Award – Lorraine Cross; Watercolour Award – Suzanne Crothers; Acrylics Award – Keith Mackintosh.