Exhibition: John Fries Memorial Prize 2010

11 August 2010 - 30 September 2010

Melanie_irwin_un Susan_frisch_fl Chrissie_ianssen Kurt_sorenson_s Jamie_north_a_s Gary_smith_pipe Deidre_but-husai Jessica_bradford Kenzee_patterson Emily_mcintosh Sarah_goffman_p Layla_vardo_o-b Ike_glatz_380_2 Sanne_mestrom_f Christopher_fulh Hannah_bertram Hannah_bertram Hannah_bertram
Melanie_irwin_un

Melanie Irwin untitled (action_structure_drawing) 2008
© Melanie Irwin. Licensed by Viscopy 2010
Photo Judy Perfect

 

 

 

 

 

The John Fries Memorial Prize has been established in recognition of the formative influence John Fries had on the development of Viscopy. He was a Viscopy director and honorary treasurer for five years until his tragic and unexpected death in 2009. The $10,000 prize, generously donated by the Fries family, is open to emerging artists of all ages.

The inaugural John Fries Memorial Prize presents the work of sixteen artists working across a range of media, encompassing painting, drawing, video, sculpture, design and photography. Each of the finalists brings a unique perspective to concerns ranging from the environment and the representation of history to formal investigations into technique, skill and material. Collectively, these diverse artists all share an investment in what it means to be an artist, a role which involves the observation, exploration, representation, and discussion of contemporary life.

Finalists include: Hannah Bertram, Jessica Bradford, Deidre But-husaim, Susan Frisch, Christopher Fulham, Ike Glatz, Sarah Goffman, Melanie Irwin, Chrissie Lanssen, Emily McIntosh, Sanné Mestrom, Jamie North, Kenzee Patterson, Gary Smith, Kurt Sorensen and Layla Vardo.

Congratulations to the winners of the John Fries Memorial Prize 2010

  • Hannah Bertram $10,000 and
  • Melanie Irwin $5,000