Graduate Art Prize 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the GSA Graduate Art Prize! We are incredibly thankful for all the submissions, and we would like to inform everyone that the event has now concluded.

This amazing event runs annually to showcase the incredible creativity of  Graduate Students beyond their studies. Held at The Arts Centre Melbourne, this year’s GSA Graduate Art Prize has been a vibrant celebration of talent and innovation.

Art Prize Winners

Announced at the Graduate Art Prize Ceremony on August 23rd at the Melbourne Arts Centre by the judging panel, the 2024 prize winners are:

1^st Prize: ‘This Woman Moves Through Water’ by Georgia Anne

2^nd Prize: ‘Eternal Reflection’ by Mohsin Nazir

3^rd Prize:  ‘A Tale as Eternal as a Mother’s Prayer Throughout the Ages’ by Zico Albaiquni

Personal Experience Award: ‘Downtime’ by Lily Chen

The Global Community Awareness Award: ‘Self-portrait’ by Takako Osawa

Innovation Award: ‘Unravelling Reality’ by Nawshaba Ahmed

People’s Choice Award (voted by graduate students): ‘Confession of an Ignorant Artist: Unveiling the Shadows of Ecological Colonization’ by Padmanisa

Theme: Reflection

The theme ‘reflection’ for the GSA Graduate Art Prize 2024 invited artists to explore and interpret a variety of ideas, from personal introspection to broader reflections on society and culture. It encouraged artists to delve into their inner thoughts and experiences, expressing them visually in ways that resonated with viewers.

This theme was chosen in light of GSA’s 30th anniversary that year. It was a chance for GSA to look back on its journey over the past three decades, honoring its history while also considering what lay ahead.