RSASA finalist, Opening in Adelaide

#sadamikonchi #RSASA #Portrait #Prize 2024 #Biennial

My first experience to join the “opening” of a prestigious #competition. Such high criterion and biennial prize run by Royal Art Society is hard to get through. So, I decided to enjoy the opening. Also, my first experience to enjoy a trip since the onset of a disabled leg except May Gibbs fellowship in 2022. The selected paintings were outstanding, very inspiring and unique. My two Helen Chamberlin OAM paintings were selected, although not awarded.

But my happy surprise! A celebrated guest speaker, artist and educator, Dieter Engler talked to me and included Sadami on the shortlist. “You’re a good “listener,” (= portrait is a dialogue between the subject / model and artist, myself )” Dieter smiled at me which touched my heart. Wow!! Yes, that was exactly the same view we shared in his speech on what would create portraits!! I delightedly agreed with his concepts of creating arts. Born to draw.

Please enjoy these winners and awarded artists. Incomparable, distinguished and exceptional portraits were great and joy to look through. Particularly, a young artist and winner, Mia Beheren’s work impressed me most. Coincidently, her work was next to mine! Traditional realism, solid drawing skills, exquisite, yet sending a strong message filled with a challenging mood to viewers which amazed me. I’ve learned many from the finalists. We’ve become friends. No doubt that Mia will be a great artist. Well, hopefully, she will not forget me, a poor artist or a rat in a ditch🤣?!

I also thanked for RSASA team and staff in person. Hard workers behind the scenes, you are our superheroes! A friend in the hostel, Mia’s friend, kindly invited me to an All-you-can-eat Japanese food party! Lucky~~~!! So, I’ll chat over our party in the next post. This visit will enrich my art career and pave my way to the future. Oh, very happy to had visited #adelaide. @miabehrens_art


有名な 展覧会に 2つも 作品が入選! オープニングに 初出席. 展示作品は 素晴らしく, ユニーク.
驚いたことに ゲスト画家 Dieter が 話しかけます. "君はよく 耳を 傾ける, " "モデルと 画家が 対話をし それが肖像画になるのだ",と述べ 私も全く同じ意見で感激!! 私は 描くために生まれました.
隣に 絵をかけてあった Mia が 新人賞. ずば抜けた デッサン力に 感動. 友人になり 日本食食べ放題 party に 招かれました. 展覧会を支える人々に 個人的に感謝しました🤓

RSASA finalist, Opening in Adelaide