Yvonne Brooks has won the 2024 Cossack Art Awards People’s Choice Award for her stunning work When the Working Day is Done.
The watercolour and ink work depicts Pilbara working dogs, Cruise and Diamond, resting after a hard days work.
In her artist statement, Yvonne describes her love of the rich and warm pindan colours contrast against the cool shades as the sun sets.
Meanwhile, in the Children’s Art Awards, Serafina Amayah Tawse was the overall winner for her piece Maighdean na Tuinne.
The Judges, Artist in Residence Katie Barron, and Dunnart Picture Framing proprietor Donna Wilkinson, were immediately drawn to the work, and said the expression in the face was incredibly powerful and it was exceptional that it had been created by an artist of this age.
The Pilbara Ports People’s Choice Award and the Cossack Children's Arts Awards sponsored Dunnart Picture Framing, Powertech, Three Birds Creative and Paintbox, were announced at the Fortescue Children's Art Day on Sunday 11 August.
Art activities for kids, live entertainment, and many fun festivities were held in celebration of the Pilbara region's artistic talent. The event was held on the final day of the Cossack Art Awards exhibition.
City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott said the winning works were of a fantastic quality.
“Our People’s Choice winning piece received 42 votes and is a beautiful work, exploring the contrasting Pilbara colours and showcasing the hardworking dogs of the Pilbara,” Cr Scott said.
“The Children’s art awards continued to have high quality artworks showcasing how strong our growing arts scene is.
“I’m glad to see so many people taking part in the arts and would like to congratulate all of the winners.”
2024 COSSACK ART AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Sponsored by Pilbara Ports
When the Working Day is Done by Yvonne Brooks - $3000
2024 COSSACK CHILDREN’S ART AWARDS WINNERS
Overall Winner Maighdean na Tuinne by Serafina Amayah Tawse - $300
5-8 years Category Winner Playtime by Charlotte Mines - $100
9-11 years Category Winner Creatures of the deep by Pia Atkinson - $100
12-15 years Category Winner Salt n pepper squid by Mitchell Gorman - $100
2024 COSSACK CHILDREN’S ART AWARDS HIGHLY COMMENDED
Ages 5-8: Under the Seahorse by Lacina McKenna- $50
Ages 9-11: Into the Deep by Sage Aroha Simmons - $50
Ages 12-15: True Colours by Savannah Lee Simmons - $50
Cossack Art Awards is proudly presented by the City of Karratha with Principal Partner Rio Tinto; Category Sponsors Citic Pacific Mining, Pilbara Development Commission, Pilbara Ports, Rio Tinto and Stardeck Group; Public Program sponsors Woodside Energy and its joint venture partners, and Fortescue, Children's Art Award sponsors Dunnart Picture Framing, Powertech and Paintbox; and Event sponsors IAS Fine Art Logistics, Cleanaway, and Santos