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MFA Graduate Wins Arts Whakatāne Highly Commended Award

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25/11/2019
MFA Graduate Wins Arts Whakatāne Highly Commended Award

Guest Judge, Dr Christopher McAuliffe comments on Lea-Anne’s works, “Animals loom large, and look at the viewer. Humans are distant, hooded and withdrawn. Side-by-side on the painting’s surface, humans and animals are yet disconnected. Regardless of its title, Seeking connections seems to me about the disregard humans have for animals.

 

Read his full commentary and view the list of all award recipients on the Molly Morpeth Canaday website.