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

Honourable mention: 16-18 year olds

Hannah Batchelor Lauren

Age 17

16-18 year olds

I chose to depict my cousin Lauren, who is always smiling and full of life, while she was walking up from the surf. By drawing her at the same place my family stay each holiday period, I’ve aimed to capture Lauren’s infectious love for family through her love for the beach.