2018 Winners
Scripture Theme: Rev 21:1-2 “And then I saw a new heaven and a new earth….”
St John of God Health Care Prize Winner $25,000 acquisitive
MIKAELA CASTLEDINE God is in the House Crochet cotton, glass and ceramic found objects
The judge’s commented that this is a beautifully crafted piece that takes ordinary found objects and through the artistic process turns them into the sacred.
Highly Commended Prize Winner #1 Sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth $5,000 non-acquisitive
SIMON AND NAOMI MCGRATH The First Earth – Sickness and Death Radiology scans printed on Perspex light box
The artists take the recognisable ecclesial form of a stained glass window and merge it with a personal journey through medical technology. The images of typically Christian elements of hands, metal protrusions and babies take on a whole new meaning.
Highly Commended Prize Winner #2 Sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Perth $5,000 non-acquisitive
BRIAN ROBINSON Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars Linocut
Brian is an artist who straddles multiple cultures and he integrates the idea of mapping the stars in a traditional way with a modern sextant and a view of an ancient Greek god bearing the weight of the world. A mask from his own culture is juxtaposed with the figure of Atlas anchoring this work in timeless forms. How can we think of a new world when the effects of colonialism are still felt and overlaying original cultures? The artist provides metaphors of how we can see the world. A Utopian vision that is integrated with traditional islander motifs and elements.
Patricia Toohey Painting Prize Sponsored by St Joseph’s Parish Subiaco $5,000 non-acquisitive
JULIE DAVIDSON And I Saw (after John Martin) Oil and resin on wood
This painting has a contemporary feel in materials linking to popular culture yet depicting a traditional ancient visionary story. The heroic man seems curious about the apocalyptic scene ahead of him yet calmly forges ahead.
People’s Choice Award Winner Sponsored by the Benedictine Community of Holy Trinity New Norcia $2,000 non-acquisitive
MIKAELA CASTLEDINE God is in the House Crochet cotton, glass and ceramic found objects
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2016 Winners
Scripture Theme: The Resurrection of the Christ
St John of God Health Care Prize Winner $25,000 acquisitive MEGAN ROBERT The Bread Basket at Emmaus – then Flesh returned to Word Bible paper and thread Here is a whole bible, every printed page carefully rolled up and sewn into a basket in a long process of assemblage.
Highly Commended Prize Winner #1 Sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth $5,000 non-acquisitive CAMILLA LOVERIDGE Over Jerusalem Oil, wax, polymer and paper fibre on marine ply A beautifully worked, tactile painting of a landscape – which she described as ‘the burnt terrain of humanity and life’.
2014 Winners
Scripture Theme: I Kings 19:11-13 “Elijah meets God”
St John of God Health Care Prize Winner $25,000 acquisitive PAUL KAPTEIN Untitled Hand-carved laminated Paulownia wood This work makes solid “The Contours of Emptiness”, as the artist expresses it. The laminated timber sculpture, carved in the manner of a classical marble bust,
Highly Commended Prize Winner #1 Sponsored by the Uniting Church in the City $5,000 non-acquisitive STEPHEN FEARNLEY Elijah Meets God Photomedia The hand of Man reaching out for the hand of God is a powerful and simple image. The work plays out the symbols of traditional religious iconography – through the positioning of the fingers – in an arresting, confronting manner. This is emphasised by the distorted perspective of the hand and arm. The expressiveness of the hand also acts as a map of a person’s life, marking out the past and suggesting a destiny at the same time.
Highly Commended Prize Winner #2 Sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth $5,000 non-acquisitive AARON MOORE YHWH Watch a video about this artwork A single idea based on naming the sound of God,
St John of God Health Care Prize for Emerging Artists Winner $5,000 acquisitive JULIAN POON Elijah Hears God Acrylic paint and texta on canvas This solid work depicts Elijah shunning the face of God in his humility amid the broken landscape after the ravages of wind, earthquake fire. Emergent plants in Elijah’s cave symbolise the restorative promise of the future. The picture draws on powerful iconography suggestive of Medieval and Byzantine art, as well as the style of contemporary graffiti.
2012 Winners
Scripture Theme: Galations 4:4 – “Born of a woman”
2010 Winners
Scripture Theme: Luke 10:25-37 “Who is my neighbour”
The Mandorla Youth Art Award
Emma Itzstein Neighbour X Mixed media print 42 x 60
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The Mandorla Art Award
Annette Allman Caring in a competitive world Oil
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Highly Commended & People’s Choice
Bob Booth I am your neighbour Oil on canvas 140 x 150
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Highly Commended
Jánis Nedéla The golden rule Acrylic on canvas 144 x 144
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2007 Winners
Scripture Theme: The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ (Mark 14:43–15:41, John 20:1–21)
The Mandorla Art Award
Concetta Petrillo Without finding any motive for his death, they condemned him and asked Pilate to have him killedOil on canvas 167.5 x 122.5
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2004 Winners
Scripture Theme: Whatsoever You Do for the Least of them, You Do for Me (Matthew 25:40)
Joint Winner
Michael Kane Taylor Pedilavium Digital print on paper on canvas 56 x 70 Watch a video about this artwork
Joint Winner
Lea Kuhaupt Verse for the millions Acrylic on canvas 127.5 x 118 Watch a video about this artwork
2002 Winner
Scripture Theme: Images of Christ (Matthew 4:18–22, Mark 1:40–45, John 15:12–17)
Brian McKay
The enigma of Christ Oil on aluminium 121 x 101 Watch a video about this artwork
2000 Winner
Scripture Theme: Incarnation – The Birth of Christ (John 1:14)
Julie Dowling
Born for you Oil 96 x 120 Watch a video about this artwork
1996 Winner
Scripture Theme: The Greatest of these is Love (1 Corinthians:1–13)
John Coburn
Blue for faith love and hope Acrylic, coloured pencil on paper 42.5 x 37 Watch a video about this artwork
1994 Winner
Scripture Theme: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–31)
Ron M. Gomboc
At the Gates Wood, bronze, copper 53 x 127 x 40 Watch a video about this artwork
1992 Winner
Scripture Theme: Glory as our Destiny (Romans 8:18–23)
Nigel Hewitt
Circumnavigation of the Soul Oil 72 x 168 Watch a video about this artwork
1991 Winner
Scripture Theme: Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you (John 14:27)
Nigel Hewitt
Jurien — peace I leave with you Oil 59 x 141 Watch a video about this artwork
1990 Winner
Scripture Theme: The Annunciation (Luke 1:26–38)
John Paul
Ante lucem Acrylic on Board 30 x 24.5 Watch a video about this artwork
1988 Winner
Scripture Theme: Trust in Divine Providence (Matthew 6:26–34)
Allan Baker
Trust in providence 122 x 153, unframed Watch a video about this artwork
1987 Winner
Scripture Theme: The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive (John 10:10)
Michael Iwanoff
Standing with light Oil on canvas 170 x 190 Watch a video about this artwork
1986 Winner
Scripture Theme: Christ – The Word of God (John 1:1–4)
Brian McKay
Logos Oil on canvas 153 x 197.5, unframed Watch a video about this artwork
1985 Winner
Scripture Theme: Creation (Revelations 15:3)
Theo Koning
Re-creation Acrylic on canvas 170 x 185 Watch a video about this artwork