We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Finalist: 9-12 year olds

Erika (Min-Hsuan) Tsai My friend Allegra Dalino

Age 11

9-12 year olds

I have chosen to depict my friend Allegra Dalino because she is the only person that has said she is my best friend. She’s never rude and she is always happy and makes everyone happy. She always cheers people up and never makes people sad.