Moorabool’s 2024 Youth Art Awards has shone a light on the rich degree of talent in the area.
Following an exhibition at the Lerderderg Library from June 11 – 19, the awards were presented in the Supper Room at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.
Natalia Misiti and Natalie Seeger took out Young Artist of the Year, while Tilly Grant and Ruby McLeod shared the Rotary Moorabool Shire Spirit Award.
Natalia, a Myrniong local, said practice makes perfect.
“Art plays quite a large role in my life because I do it almost daily. I do art most days at school as a subject, as well as at home for fun,” she said.
“The inspiration I had for the artworks was the colour scheme of pastel colours, tying both paintings together… it allows me to be creative in each piece while keeping a common theme.”
Natalie said her crochet work, titled ‘Nature’s picnic’ drew from an affinity for wildlife and a sense of independence.
“I was inspired by wanting to make my own things and loving animals,” she said.
The Perspectives of Young People Award was split between Vaishnavi Poduri and Jack Clark.
Jack said his painting was also inspired by his favourite interests.
“I enjoy painting and creating art centred around things I love, in this case basketball and Michael Jordan. It was a fun project,” he said.
Mayor Ally Munari said the range of skills on display was fantastic.
“It was great to see such a variety of work, including sketches, painting, photography and crochet – we have some talented young artists in our shire and I congratulate everyone who submitted their work,” she said.
