Three invited independent judges selected winning works for the LSA Annual Exhibition 2022: Andrew Fletcher, Director, Attenborough Arts Centre; Lorraine Young, Programme Director for Fine Art, Loughborough University; Diane E Hall, LSA President, artist, curator and creative learning tutor.
Prizes awarded in the exhibition are sponsored by The Artist Magazine, Zest-It Fine Art Materials, On the Edge Framing and LSA.
Luke Tarpey | For a Time we Felt Like Giants | hand cut collage from found photographs
The LSA George Pickard Prize
119 | Luke Tarpey | For a Time we Felt Like Giants | hand cut collage from found photographs
sponsored by LSA
£250
Selected by the three independent judges -
"We chose this work by Luke Tarpey because we particularly liked its boldness and forthright nature. It appears to have an alternative dimension as if it’s been dropped into the landscape with a nod to both portraiture & architecture. The prize goes to a newly elected member of LSA, Luke Tarpey."
Clare Speller | Ambergris | painting and canvas collage
The LSA Guy Dixon Prize
115 | Clare Speller | Ambergris | painting and canvas collage
sponsored by LSA
£150
Selected by the three independent judges -
"We chose a piece by Clare Speller that was fresh, intriguing, and engaging. With a suggestion of landscape, its muted palette works well in the grid format."
Amy Bonsor | Monochrome Reconstruction | monoprint and pen on stitched paper
The Henton Ellis Prize
011 | Amy Bonsor | Monochrome Reconstruction | monoprint and pen on stitched paper
sponsored by LSA
£100
Selected by the three independent judges -
"This creative work by Amy Bonsor uses monoprint, pen and stitch. Its skilfully created gradations appears like a 3D drawing. We felt it was open to interpretation that provoked thought and discussion."
Tim Fowler | Tobacco Planters | mixed media on linen
The LSA President's Prize
039 | Tim Fowler | Tobacco Planters | mixed media on linen
sponsored by LSA
£100
Selected by Diane E Hall, President of Leicester Society of Artists -
"I chose a very strong piece of work that I was instantly drawn to. The composition is sparce, falling half-way between abstraction and reality. The vibrant, dynamic colours of this painting shows a confidence and energy of approach."- Diane E Hall
Lidiya Bukikova | A New Reality | oil on canvas
The Zest-It Oil Painting Prize
17 | Lidiya Bukikova | A New Reality | oil on canvas
sponsored by
£250 Presentation Box of Zest-It Art Products
Selected by J and T Blackman, Directors of Zest-It -
“This oil painting by Lidiya Bukikova is delicate, elegant and detailed, showing beautiful blending skills and a meaningful insight into the natural world.”
- Jacqui Blackman, Director, Zest-It
Jane French | Daniel | oil on canvas
The Artist Magazine Prize
040 | Jane French | Daniel | oil on canvas
sponsored by
1 Year's subscription to The Artist magazine
Selected by Dr Sally Bulgin, Editor, The Artist Magazine.
"I love Jane’s painterly, expressive brushstrokes and the way in which she has successfully ‘sculpted’ the structure of Daniel’s head and the texture of his hair in oil paint, whilst also capturing beautifully his thoughtful gaze which appears to look into the distance beyond the right shoulder of the viewer, inviting us to wonder what he’s thinking."
- Sally Bulgin, Editor, The Artist
David Clarke | Trent in Flood, Gunthorpe | watercolour
The On The Edge Framing Prize
021 | David Clarke | Trent in Flood, Gunthorpe | watercolour
sponsored by
£100 On The Edge Framing voucher
£100 On The Edge Framing voucher
Selected by Bill and Charlie Lunn, Directors of On The Edge
On the Edge, Unit 8, Courtyard Workshops, Bath Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 9EW
"We chose this work by David Clarke because it is a particularly moody piece of work. The movement of the water and the misty atmosphere is very appealing and expressed so skilfully."
- Bill and Charlie Lunn, Directors, On the Edge
David Clarke | Trent in Flood, Gunthorpe | watercolour
The People's Prize
084 | Vicky Olivera | I am Still Here | acrylic on canvas
sponsored by
£150 On The Edge Framing voucher
Selected by public vote - Votes cast in the wooden box in the exhibition gallery and online
We are indebted to Charlie and Bill, Directors of On the Edge, Market Harborough for their generous sponsorship of the prize by Bill and Charlie Lunn, Directors of On The Edge, Unit 8, Courtyard Workshops, Bath Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 9EW
See some of the prize winners below
