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

Kaitian Tan My dad

Age 16

16-18 year olds

To put it simply, my dad is my dad. What words come to mind when you think of your father? He is a hardworking man, so much so that he dedicates most of his precious and limited rest time to our family. He has the most sincere way of asking how I am, how my day is going; he’s always taking care of us. I owe half of my life and most of my personality to my father. I have created this heartfelt portrait of him in deep contemplation as a celebration of all that he is.