b"16 NOVEMBER 18, 2022 The Great Eastern Mailarts & cultureTalent on show as Youth Art Prize winners announcedS OME of the regions top young artistic talent is now on display at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub as part of the 2022 East Gippsland Youth Art Prize.Now in its fifth year, the Youth Art Prize was open to anyone aged 12-25 years who lives, works or studies inDreams an impressive photo of East Gippsland. It encouragesVentnor Beach saw Imrahn Canary young people to be creativeof Bairnsdale win the 1620 years and acknowledges youngcategory.artists and their talents.The works were unveiled,Girl With Sunflowers.and winners announced,The winner of the 1620 at the official opening onyears category was Imrahn Thursday, October 27. Canary of Bairnsdale with This year saw 33 piecesthe photograph called entered. Works couldWinner of the 1215 years category Danielle Moss of Lakes Entrance. Dreams.include any artistic medium,This picture has been including filmography,much talent we have in EastInnocence. taken on a DSLR camera on photography, 3D visuals,Gippsland. The arts enrichI sketched out the basicPhillip island. After waitingBuilt in an old bookshelf, Escape to the Arty Loft saw Chris Lanyon of as well as more traditionalour lives and these workshead shape and features inand experimenting withCombienbar win the 2025 years category.styles such as painting andare well worth coming tographite pencil then did thedifferent exposures andThe winner of the 2025Second place went drawing. see, well done to this yearsdarkest areas using willowlevels of light over severalyears category was Christo Rheanna Williams of East Gippsland Shireentrants, Cr Reeves said. charcoal. I used a smudgedays I finally captured thisLanyon from CombienbarBairnsdale with a piece Council Mayor Cr MarkEntries were divided intostick to blend out the lighterawesome shot. It depictswith Escape to the Arty Loft. named Mask, while third Reeves congratulated thisthree age categories: 1215tones. For the highlights ofthe bay looking towardsThe 3D sculpture projectplace went to Harley years entrants for taking partyears, 1620 years and 2025the water I used a white paintMelbourne from Ventnoris a miniature high-riseKewish of Sale (employed in in the prize. years. Category winnerspen, Danielle explained. Beach, Imrahn said. apartment, made in a small,Bairnsdale) for The City in It takes a lot of courage forreceived gifts cards valued atSecond place went toSecond place went toold bookshelf. DecoratedThe Sea.people to put their creativity$300, $200 or $100. Katarin Weaver of BindiJayde Philpotts of Ellaswoodwith balsa wood, nana'sThis years judges were on show. It is commendableThe winner of the 1215with a piece titled Harrywith Hanse (Musician).offcuts of fabric, foam,Linden Dean of Linden Dean that these young people haveyears category was: DanielleStyles Vogue Dress. AvaThird place was awarded tobuttons, cardboard, paperArt Studio, and Juliette Hart taken that step. The YouthMoss of Lakes EntranceAly-Mehlert of Granite RockAshley Brunswick of Cliftonand found objects. Plus sofrom East Gippsland FReeZA Art Prize shows us just howwith her drawing calledwas awarded third place withCreek for Mandela Moon. much glue! Chris said. group.service directory | local experts at your fingertipsWELGUARD METAL CALL INTO OUR INDUSTRIES SHOWROOM FORFind us onA NO OBLIGATION GATES & FENCING FREE QUOTEQUALITY PRODUCTQUALITY PRICEl GLASSlSHOWER SCREENS 7 GILES STREETBAIRNSDALE VIC lSECURITY DOORSlMIRRORS TubularDomestic 5153 1399 1 Wood Street Bairnsdalel Ph: 5152 6766 ColorbondCommercial admin@welguard.com.au wswindows.com.au SlatAuto Control Glass Replacement FREE measure & quote servicework opportunity ORGANISED BY STATE & FED GOVERNMENT ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEMEmaiFREE VALUE5 THE GREAT EASTERN l OF HEAT PUMP,YEARWARRANTYBAIRNSDALEPAYNESVILLELAKES ENTRANCEMETUNG ELECTRIC HOTSUPPLY ANDALL AT NO COST Where Community MattersFreelanceProfessionalWATER SYSTEMINSTALLATION APPROXTO YOU!UPGRADE $3000 BUT YOURSPhotographer Save up to $1000 per yearFREEWe require a Professional Freelance Photographeron your power bill and upgrade to an energy ef cient electric hot water with flair, design and style who is seeking extra work. system for USES UP TO 80% LESS ENERGYExperience and a top personality would be a greatFREE! ALL INSTALLED BY LOCAL QUALIFIED TRADESMENadvantage. NOW INSTALLING SHOPS/FACTORIES & HOUSES Must be very flexible with time and availability. Glenn Calvert Electrician 0492 942 844 In partnership withIf you feel this is you, then call Rick on 0413 278 422 BEWARE of out of town companies/Facebook & overseas call centres. Support local tradesmen."