Finalists
Adam Markowitz, Alan Constable, Alex Lesniowski, Alterfact, Anna Davern, Anton Gerner, Aphra Cheesman, Belinda Newick, Bronwyn Hack, Cassie Leatham, Christine Rogers, Christopher Plumridge, David Ray, Dawn Tang, Fiona Fitzgerald, Garry Bish, Hannah Gartside, Inari Kiuru, Jan Vogelpoel, Jane Reilly, Jane Sawyer, Jo Hawley, Joungmee Do, Kait James, Kate Brouwer, Katheryn Leopoldseder, Katie Collins, Katrina Tyler, Lindy McSwan, Lisa Waup, Magdalena Dmowska, Maree Clarke, Mark Edgoose, Maureen Williams, Mehrnoosh Ganji, Michaela Pegum, Michelle Stewart, Mika Chiba and Carl Sturtz, Mu Naw Poe, Nicholas Bastin, Rosie Gunzburg, Ross Thompson, Ruben Gray, Sally Kent, Sam Mertens, Shuklay Tahpo, Timothy Gresham, Vanessa Lucas, Vicki Mason, Yi Jen Chu, Yoko Ozawa.
Prizes
With thanks to our major supporters, the State Government of Victoria, Craft is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Victorian Craft Awards. Presented biennially, these awards celebrate excellence in contemporary craft and design practice across Victoria. The Victorian Craft Awards celebrate excellence in contemporary craft practice by artisans across Victoria. Presenting a cutting-edge vision of craft in the 21st century, the Awards are an important survey of contemporary artistic approaches across a range of media. Showcasing exceptional levels of skill and innovation, the 51 finalists represent the vitality of the flourishing contemporary Victorian craft sector.
Lynne Kosky Award for Contemporary Jewellery
Joint Winners: Katheryn Leopoldseder and Belinda Newick
Supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
Excellence Award / $5000
The Winner of the Excellence Award is David Ray
Recognising the highest achievement in creativity, innovation and design across medium.
Supported by the Bowness Family Foundation.
Jardan Furniture and Timber Award / $4000
The Winner of the Jardan Furniture and Timber Award is Anton Gerner
Celebrating inspirational design and craftsmanship in timber.
Jewellery Encouragement Award / $2,500
The Winner of the Jewellery Encouragement Award is Mernoosh Ganji
Supported by the Williamson and Kosky families.
Encouragement Award / $500
The Winner of the Encouragement Award is Lisa Waup
Supported by The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society. (Yarra)
The 2019 Victorian Craft Awards were supported by:
