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

Chloe Hooper My special brother

Age 16

16-18 year olds

In my artwork I have chosen to paint a picture of my brother Daniel swimming in our backyard pool. Daniel is an amusing, kind and loving boy who cares about what he loves but often puts himself down for what he has. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and didn’t start talking until he was nine. He loves to talk about theme parks and says he would like to work in Dreamworld one day. He is extremely smart and I just wish people could see him the way I see him. He is important in my life and I cannot live without him. He is, and forever will be, my special brother.