2010 TCAC Emerging Artist Award Runner Up: Jennifer Olberts
Tiny Snail - Photography
I am a year 12 student in high school who has recently become interested in photography, and I am amazed by the world around us. I try to capture the beauty that sometimes people miss in their busy lives, and aim to show them this in my work. I have always been interested in animals and love their beauty and detail, which is why I often feature them in my photographs. I take painting and photography as classes in school because I aim to continue my work and strive towards a career in photography. I have only been actively photographing since the start of this year, so I hope to improve in the years to come.
Judges Comments
"The winning pod sculpture and the runner-up snail photograph are stand out works with presence.
They are both aesthetically pleasing and both demonstrate originality and a lively interest in their chosen medium.
The photograph is just as good as I expected it to be initially and the sculpture is even better." Christine Hellyar (Judge)
"The pod presents a lovely tension between its organic form and the use of an industrial material to create a sense of an almost floating and ethereal object. The impeccable and precise use of the nails and attention to detail makes this a stand-out work.
The photograph of the snail, likewise, goes beyond good technique and delivers a slightly mysterious image that demonstrates a very good 'eye'." Naomi McCleary (Judge)
