Commended Entry of the Week: Gary Scholes
Our 7th commended entry for the Jackson’s Open Painting Prize 2019 is by Gary Scholes. During the competition’s entry period, we will be commending one entry each week that we think is of exceptional quality. All commended entries are automatically added to the longlist, meaning they will be considered for the six Category Prizes, the People’s Choice Award, the Shortlist, the Emerging Artist Prize and the Overall Prize. To submit your work, please go to the Jackson’s Open Painting Prize website.
Commended Entry: Gary Scholes
Category: Non-representational/Abstract
Component
Acrylic on canvas
92 x 127 x 4 cm
Artist’s Statement:
‘Imaginary landscape inspired by sketchbook drawings and military training manuals. One of a series of paintings entitled ‘Parts and Sub-assemblies’ exploring memory, personal stories and the process of making.’
See more of Gary’s work on his website here
