Jackson's Art Prize 2026

“Small but powerful in its take on the hyper-macho posturing prevalent in today’s politics, Essex Emerald juxtaposes aggressive masculinity with early 20th-century fairy painting. Angela Lizon’s exquisite painting also borrows from the language of 17th-century Dutch art, grounding her work in a particular sense of implied gravitas.

The work is an impressive, perfectly composed anatomical portrayal, with complex paint handling and a sensitive touch, while its small scale further subverts its timely theme. Humorous, punchy, and original, Essex Emerald left a strong impression on the judging panel.”