Congratulations to Lori Pensini for being selected as a Finalist in the Gallipoli Art Przie 2025 with her poignant painting, "The Wait" - Oil on raw linen, 40 x 35 cm, Framed.

Artists Statement:

My grandmother would often speak of the loneliness of war, and the lingering threat of an uncerain future on the land if her loved ones didnt't return. 'The Wait' is a sombre window into the angst of waiting for the war to end, the apprehension of not knowing and the dread to come upon knowing. I reflect, sadly on this timeless depiction of then. Not much has changed now with some 92 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders.

The Gallipoli Art Prize is an annual acquisitional art prize that is awarded to the artist who captures the ethos of the Gallipoli Campaign as is expressed in the Club's 'Creed'. The judges for this year's prize are Elizabeth Fortescue, Jane Watters, Barry Pearce and John Robertson, with the winner being announced on the 16th of April, 2025.

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