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Sean Fitzpatrick
Age 18
Constructing Ella, 2022
Pencil and charcoals on paper | Unframed: 29.7 x 42 cm
‘This is a portrait of my sister Ella. I wanted to capture the beginning of a smile, both in her eyes and on her lips. The inclusion of my own hand and arm was inspired by the Dutch artist M.C.Escher. I am fascinated by hyperrealism and surrealism artworks, so I combined them both.’
Shortlisted works | 16–18 years
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P.J. Doherty
Age 17
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Jiayi Lu
Age 16
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Winner 16-18: Ross McHale
Age 17
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Yujin Zhu
Age 17