The
winner of the inaugural Wilson HTM National Art Prize (2008) was announced at
the Melbourne launch of the Wilson HTM National Art Prize Finalist
Exhibition at Sophie Gannon Gallery on Wednesday 13 February, 2008.
Chosen from 12 finalists, Sam Smith was awarded the overall $10 000 Wilson HTM Art Prize for his video work Street Shift. Kensuke Todo was awarded the $1000 Highly Commended Prize for his sculptural work JR Osaka Station.
Bianca Beetson is the winner of the $1000 People's Choice Award.
The Wilson HTM National Finalists Exhibition features the works of:
Peter Alwast Bianca Beetson Chris Bennie Alan Hill Alex Kershaw Mat de Moiser Izabela Pluta Mathew Sleeth Sam Smith Kensuke Todo Fiona White Judith Wright
*Image Credit: Winners of Wilson HTM National Art Prize (L-R) Highly Commended Winner
Kensuke Todo, Managing Director of Wilson HTM Investment Group Mr Gary Lowrey, and
Winner of the Wilson HTM National Art Prize Sam Smith. Taken at the
launch exhibition and prizegiving announcement at Sophie Gannon
Gallery, 13 February 2008.
