Congratulations to Lori Pensini for being selected as a finalist in the Minnawarra Art Awards this year for her artwork "Little Women". artist statement: Belying the title “Little Women", this painting is a recognition of the endurance and tenacity of the matriarchal rural women in my family. They didn’t have much, unsung but not without song in an unyielding landscape. They ‘made do’ - just got on with it. They shared their stories of life and labours on the land with humoured pluck and taught me the value of remembrance, to know where you come from and to never forget those that have come before us. A salute to family culture. The Armadale Arts Festival is running till May 21st so if you are in the area it is a wonderful opportunity to view amazing artists work on display.