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

Honourable mention: 13-15 year olds

Lily Nicholson Untitled

Age 14

13-15 year olds

My brother Joey is one of my closest friends. I love spending time with him because we totally get each other. We share the same sense of humour. Telling a joke can be as easy as looking at each other. We burst out laughing because we’ve thought the same thing and shared it with one another without speaking. When Joey is being especially fun, he lets me dress him up. He makes me laugh when he shows off, as he poses for the camera. My portrait showcases one of these rare, extravagant occasions.