The Lester Prize 2021 Finalists' Artwork on Display
The Lester Prize 2021 finalists' artwork on display
Updated: 12 Oct 2021
Jessica Palmer
The Lester Prize is back for its 15th year at the Art Gallery of WA from Saturday, October 16 to November 29.
One of the top three Portraiture awards in the country, this is a great opportunity to see 40 magnificent pieces of work selected from more than 750 submissions, including finalists and winners from the Archibald and the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.
The Lester Prize captures what it means to be ‘them’, to be ‘me’ and to be ‘us’. It is expressive of the traits that humanity holds within each individual and creates a vulnerability between the subject, artist, and viewer.
One of the exciting points of difference with the Lester Prize is its blind judging approach. Neither the name nor location of the artist is known to judges, providing an opportunity for lesser-known artists to become finalists. This year 12 out of the 40 finalists are from Western Australia and the rest from other states and territories across the nation.
Please note that as the Art Gallery of Western Australia is currently under refurbishment the main entrance is closed and you will have to enter the exhibition through the Beaufort Street entry.
