We are proud to announce that artist Lori Pensini was chosen as the overall winner for this years Collie Art Prize. Her artwork, Bare Earth, is an emotionally stirring artwork, bringing to our awareness the plight of the animals, land and farmers during the driest season in South West, WA.

Artists Statement:

"This is my response to enduring the driest spell on record in the South West, WA. The struggle was all consuming - landscape, animals, people. Kirsten holding an orphaned lamb advocates for the tenacity & resilience of all us women on the land. It is mentally oppressive, going out into the paddocks everyday to give it your all knowing it still isn’t enough to save every thing in need. It is a testimony to the fabric of bush communities - putting ourselves second to try and make a difference. "

The Exhibition is on show at Collie Art Gallery till 27th April 2025.

Click on the link to read the article by Lyn Di Ciero, Artist's Chronicle. Photo taken by Lyn Di Ciero.