Young Artists Outside the Frame: the City of Armadale Announces Winners of the 2021 Outside the Frame Art Awards

An exhibition showcasing some of the best contemporary artworks by young artists across Perth will be held at the Armadale District Hall from Saturday, 7 August to Sunday, 15 August 2021, from 11am to 4pm.

The exhibition is the culmination of works for the Outside the Frame Art Awards featuring around 40 thought-provoking works, sharing current trends and ideas from student artists in years 11 and 12.

Kelmscott Senior High School student, Lochlan Smyth, was awarded the Local Artist Award for his mixed media piece. The judges said his artwork was very clever, exceptionally well-constructed, and that the use of diverse materials was executed perfectly. Four students from Perth Modern School received awards and the school was awarded with Best Collective Works.

The awards were presented by Mayor Ruth Butterfield on Friday, 6 August.

“The City established the Outside the Frame Art Awards 21 years ago as a platform to assist developing young artists and to celebrate the creative talents of the younger generation.”

“This year we attracted entrants from 11 high schools with 40 young artists exhibiting. The awards encourage creativity, interpretation and critical thinking – key skills that students need for the future, whether in the arts or another industry.”

“Art speaks to us in ways that enhances our lives. The City continues to support arts programs and partnerships, recognising not only the connections the community makes with art, but also for what art teaches us about the world we live in.”

Excellence Awards:
Painting
Student Name: Sophie Kirk
Year: 12
School: Perth Modern School
Artwork Name: Labour of Love

Drawing
Student Name: Lucinda Carter
Year: 11
School: Rossmoyne Senior High School
Artwork Name: What Solidarity Looks Like

Printmaking
Student Name: Miles Tawns
Year: 11
School: Perth Modern School
Artwork Name: 7:26am Devotionals

Mixed Media
Student Name: Mona Pforr
Year: 12
School: Rossmoyne Senior High School
Artwork Name: Through Our Eyes

Sculpture
Student Name: Susanna Che
Year: 11
School: Perth Modern School
Artwork Name:  Shell

Digital Media/Photography
Student Name: Hannah Pemberton
Year: 12
School:  Perth Modern School
Artwork Name: This one is for the History Books

Local Artist
Student Name: Lochlan Smyth
Year: 11
School: Kelmscott Senior High School
Artwork Name: The Twisted Branches of Satan

School with the Best Collective Works:  Perth Modern School

The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 August between 11am and 4pm each day at the Armadale District Hall, 90 Jull Street, Armadale.

Outside the Frame Art Awards is a family friendly, accessible and smoke and alcohol free event.