Finalist for The Noosa Art Prize

(Art Prize hosted by The Non Gallery) https://www.thenongallery.com.au

I was thrilled to be a finalist back in September 2024 for the Noosa Art Prize. I had submitted this painted titled "Sunset Drive" based on an image I had taken from a hotel on the Gold Coast, looking down over the river.

In this image, I wanted to focus on the tiny car that had been driving along the street, almost facing the opposite way to the glorious sunset. I was interested in showing how much of life is what we pay attention to, and much of life (such as a glorious sunset) can pass us by while we're busily doing our own thing.

Although this sentiment might appear a bit defeatist at first brush, it's actually quite comforting to know that there is plenty to see and be part of, if we just take the time to notice.

"Sunset Drive" displayed at The J exhibition for the Non Gallery Noosa art prize. 37x37cm acrylic on canvas, framed in raw oak. Artist: Julie Lucht de Freibruch

Close up detail of the little car in the "Sunset Drive" painting. I use fluid acrylics over the top of thicker heavy body acrylics to achieve a smoother finish. As this top layer is thinner, often parts of the lower layers can be seen beneath.