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

Anna Frazer Jade

Age 18

16-18 year olds

Meet Jade. She loves cinematic music and old cameras. She is smart, funny and my friend. We share many cherished memories, especially experiences from Year 12 just completed. Our time spent together, whether on the morning bus to swimming, talking about art or sharing a lunch of her mum’s curry in quiet appreciation of each other’s company, made a demanding year more manageable, definitely more enjoyable. Jade turns any situation into an adventure. Even searching for the scene for her portrait turned into a safari! In this portrait, I wanted to capture Jade’s gregarious charm and infectious love of life.