First Prize for Misaligned

Still in shock… Misaligned was awarded First Prize in the Andor Meszaros Sculpture Prize at the Association of Sculptors Victoria Annual & Awards Sculpture Exhibition.

When they called my name, I honestly thought I’d misheard — I screamed — then I went on stage and couldn’t get a single word out. After leaving stage with little grace I sat on the floor and sobbed.

That's when an overwhelming realisation hit me!

It meant so much to receive confirmation for the new direction taken with my art practice.

This work involved so much quiet planning, measuring, and recalculating — every decision deliberate, every detail considered. Ironically, it also caused the hand issues I’ve been managing since last September.

To have it recognised in this way is incredibly meaningful.

Thank you to the Association of Sculptors Victoria for this honour and for everything they do to support and celebrate sculpture in Victoria.