Judges had their work cut out for them at Quota Jimboomba's 20th annual art show, as nearly sixty artists from Jimboomba, the Scenic Rim and beyond submitted about 200 pieces of art for their consideration.
Adding to an already-robust body of work on display at Jimboomba Hall, several local craftspeople brought their handiwork to sell.
Art show coordinator Brenda Fielding said she did not envy the judges due to the high calibre of work submitted.
"There was a lot of excellent work submitted," Mrs Fielding said.
2021 traditional art winner Christine Parry had entered the competition again this year, and once again took out the top prize.
Judge for several categories, including traditional and modern art, Mrs Gardner praised Ms Parry's work for satisfying the brief to a tee.
"[It was] beautifully composed, with a masterly handling of your medium," she said.
- Category A winner: Christine Parry - 'African Violets'
- Category A runner-up: Joan Macnaught - 'Atkinson Park'
- Category B winner: Stacey Bennett - 'Reflections of Anticipation'
- Category B runner-up: Kylie Peel - 'Australian Beauty'
- Category C winner: Carol Smith - 'Clayton the Dog'
- Category C runner-up: Rya Warren - 'Bill'
- Category D winner: Noah Bennett - 'The Rainbow Wombat'
- Category D runner-up: James Warren - 'Tom Holland'
- Category E winner: Jacqueline Elvery - 'Springtime on the Mountains'
- Category E runner-up: Nathan Calder - 'The Out Buildings'
- Category F winner: Ashleigh Harris - 'Sunrise Reflections'
- Category F runner-up: Grant Quinn - 'Moogerah at Dusk'
- Category G winner: Glen Smith - 'Plastic Ocean'
- Category G runner-up: Robyn Raymond - 'Scarlet Banksia'
The coveted People's Choice award went to Kylie Peel and an encouragement award was given to student Dominic Edwards for his artwork simply titled 'Skull'.
In a break from art show tradition, a second encouragement award was also given to Angelina Veloso for her photographic work 'The Peculiarity of Coexistence', for its novel use of 3D glasses.
Mrs Fielding also reflected on her two decades of involvement with the show, which culminated in its opening on Friday, October 7.
"It's been good, it's been an experience," she said.
"It's good to see everyone had a good time."
The dates for next year's art show have already been locked in, and the 2023 Quota Jimboomba art show will run from June 15 - June 17 2023, and eager artists can send their details to quotaartshow@outlook.com to stay in the loop.
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Joe Colbrook
Journalist at The Examiner, covering local government and planning, emergency services, breaking news and court. Send tips to joe.colbrook@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Ex-Jimboomba Times, UQ Alumni
Journalist at The Examiner, covering local government and planning, emergency services, breaking news and court. Send tips to joe.colbrook@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Ex-Jimboomba Times, UQ Alumni
