Rabbit in the Spotlight!
I'm beyond thrilled and deeply humbled to have received the inaugural Ria Bignell Art Prize at BCC ArtEx (Bunbury Catholic College Art Extraordinaire) this October. As the first prize of its kind for this event, it came as a total surprise—I was genuinely stunned when they called my name!
The prize is a beautiful tribute to Ria Bignell, a gifted artist and a truly remarkable person. Ria started this amazing event 40 years ago, hosting it in her living room. Over the years, it has blossomed into one of the region's premier art exhibitions. In honor of her life and legacy, her three daughters and son came together to establish this prize. Out of 400 entries, they all chose my painting, Koombana Bay III —a decision that must have been challenging! Meeting her family and hearing heartfelt stories about Ria made this moment even more meaningful.
A huge thank you to the Bignell family and BCC ArtEx for this incredible honor!
