A DOUBLE portrait showing an infant being held by an elderly man has won this year’s Frankston Arts Centre annual open exhibition competition.
The ink and pastel artwork, titled Circle of Life, was completed by Jessica John. She said she was “chuffed” to win the top prize.
“It’s an absolute pleasure being involved, it’s what I love to do,” John said. “Thanks to Frankston Arts Centre.”
Judge Suzette Wearne said the artwork was “meticulously executed”.
“Depicting an infant in the arms of an elderly man, the work is both allegorical and at the same time heartfelt and biographical. Without sentimentality, Jessica John celebrates the inexorable cycle of life,” Wearne said.
Nearly 100 artworks were submitted into the competition. John’s artwork, and some other outstanding entrants, are on display at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 Gallery until 25 August.
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