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

Angella Im My saviour

Age 16

16-18 year olds

I have chosen to portray my mother as she is my main inspiration for most of everything I do. She gives me strength when no-one else does, loves me more than anyone else can and gives me courage to do what I can to the best of my abilities. I wanted to show my love to her through this drawing as she has sacrificed many things to let me keep doing the thing I love – art. She is like any other mother, but to me she is my saviour. She brightens the darkest parts of my life and gives me a reason to live.