Finalists announced for The Lester Prize: Youth Awards 2023

The Lester Prize for Portraiture is one of Australia's most prestigious art awards, and their Youth Awards recognise the best of upcoming artists from years 7 to 12. With a prize pool including art supplies and support that allows young artists to flourish, this years' finalists present an array of unique perspectives and incredible talent.

##2023 Youth Award Finalists Alysha Picknoll - Moyocoyotzin Artisan of Herself

Charlotte Wimhurst - The Girl From Cyprus

Elaine Li - First Time Catching Crabs

Fynn Blackley - Jester

Georgia Sorgiovanni - 1960

Hannah Raphael - Sanctuary

Jessica Chen - The Outside World

Jolie Reutens - My sister

Katura Halleday - My Sister's Contemplation

Kayla Puse - The Golden Promise

Layla Cassian - Dressed to Impress

Lottie Ercleve - Ocean Eyes

Lucca Kent - Death and Decadence

Maree Tang - An-na

Nathalie Chan - Heritage

Nyx Birkhead - Unorthodox Authentic

Portia Connor - Revisiting Heritage

Prada Piaggi - Just Me

Rebecca Harvie - I'm Only Joking

Sarah Choo - Rapt

Stella Sampson - Wrapped in Plastic

Ting Jiang - Together Forever

Xinyue Tian - Focus

Xuhang Huan - My Mum

Yanxi Lin - Appreciation

Starlight Foundation's Livewire Award Winners

Sophie McDonald - Light on the Horizon

Jasmine Rummer - Perspective