Award and shortlisted
"SERPENT I” won the Highly Commended Acquisitive prize, Lake Art Prize 2022
Vipoo Srivilasa ceramic sculpture, SERPENT I won the Highly Commended Acquisitive prize, Lake Art Prize 2022.
From the artist: "The vessels have been conceptualised as human bodies for a long time. It is the vessel that contains your breath, your mind and your soul.
The serpent is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols and has been associated with some of the oldest rituals known to mankind.
In Thai culture, the serpent stands guard at all the Buddhist temples and to ward off evil spirits. Thai people believe that the serpent can move between the realm of heaven, earth and hell.
The work shows different kinds of mythical serpents that I create from my imagination. They are protecting the sacred vessel."
Serpent I will be acquired into the MAC yapang collection, and will be on view as part of the Lake Art Prize 2022 finalist exhibition until 11 December.
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Two other works by Vipoo Srivilasa are also shortlisted for 2 awards.
1: Wollahlla Small Sculpture Award 2022. Established in 2001, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council. The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize attracts strong support from artists, collectors and critics and is the first national acquisitive prize for an original sculpture of up to 80cm in any dimension.
Each year the winning work is acquired by Council and forms part of the permanent public collection which is on permanent display for the community to enjoy for free. Visitors can discover some of the world’s most exciting contemporary sculptures and be introduced to the most innovative artists working in the medium.
2: Fisher's Ghost Art Award 2022. The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art prize inviting artists to submit works in a variety of artistic categories and mediums. Now in its 60th year, there is $72,000 in prize money to be won.
The Open Award is acquisitive to the Campbelltown City Council collection and in 2022, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary; the award is valued at $60,000.
