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

Finalist: 16-18 year olds

Yueyang Fu Submarine

Age 17

16-18 year olds

The underwater world has always fascinated me since I was a young girl. During summer holidays, I took a diving course in Watsons Bay, NSW. As I submerged, I felt like I was floating in the middle of a large, transparent crystal. I was mesmerised by the submarine ecosystem, especially the colourful fish. The fish in my painting were inspired by Instagram artist sleel11’s art.