Judging of stArt ´08
stArt will select a panel of 3 judges who will come together to present a shortlist from all the submissions.
A majority (scored) decision will determine the winner of each category, based on written judging criteria.
Judging criteria will include: effectiveness of communication; appropriateness of content for purpose, quality of art and design; originality and innovative use of medium and materials.
2008 stArt Award categories are:
+ Fine Arts (including Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Intermedia)
+ Photomedia (digital and analoque)
+ Digital Media (including Graphic Design and Illustration)
stArt 2008 Judges
Title: Lamp and Books, 2004
Title: I wanna be a featherston, 2007
Maureen Burns
Maureen Burns lives and works in Sydney. She optained her Bachelor of Arts in 1982, and Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts in 1986, at Sydney College of the Arts. She went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts from COFA in 1995 while establishing her career by exhibiting nationally in both solo and group shows.
Long facinated with the images of the mid-20th century furnishings, the 'domestic uncanny' is a recurring theme in Burns’ work, and as a current PhD candidate at COFA she continues to make a significant contribution to Australian Contemporary art. Her work is held in important collections including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.
Prue Royle
In her capacity as a creative consultant, educator and forecaster, Prue translates her research of international trends in social, environmental and cultural activities into new product development and marketing themes. Her clients for both marketing and speaking activities include Mercedes Benz, Selleys, The Queensland Fashion Group, Designex Australia, Australian Furniture Fair, The Sydney and Melbourne Home Shows, Cher International, Target Australia, Chatswood Chase, Amber Tiles and PGH/CSR.
Prue’s research and predictions are based on her international research over the past 10 years. She studies and records social influences such as environmental issues, ‘street smart’ cultures, politics, fashion, colour, and design in a variety of socio-demographic areas. Her belief is that we reflect our social trends in a variety of visual forms such as advertising, fashion, media, the built environment and our use of colour. Often these forms of communication are subliminal and Prue sees her role as an artist, educator and marketing specialist to ‘make visible’ and demystify these messages.
Her recent studies at Sydney University and Western Sydney University have led her to new areas of interest with high distinctions in psychology, creativity and intelligence and an exploration into the therapeutic application of the creative arts. She has been invited to apply for a doctorate based on her research into Creativity, The Healing Process. Prue’s innovative approach to creative education has led to the recognition of new professions within the visual arts including colour consulting in both interior design and marketing. Her strong desire to make her education programs relevant and contemporary have led to a successful integration of industry and learning.
The International School of Colour and Design has a distinctive philosophy encompassing educational practices that care for and support individual creative development. All educators share the School philosophy of individual respect and growth, leading to creative fulfilment in the world of contemporary colour and design. Through her consulting businesses, Colour Communicators and PR Consultants Pty Ltd, Prue is available for consultation and speaking engagements within Australia and internationally.
Contact: (612) 9114 5988 or prue@iscd.edu.au
#8411 Saturday morning crossing
Kate FarquharsonUniversity of New South Wales, (Fine Arts (Photomedia)/Arts)
#8461 Mr Doggles
Laura van Puttenkingswood Tafe, (Graphic Design)