This biennial art prize presents a rich and diverse selection of artworks across a broad range of disciplines that explore the intersection between nature, science and art. From epic celestial canvases to salt-and-silk textiles, among this year’s shortlisted works are Charmain Hearder’s rippling clay sculpture Eolian Saltation, which emulates the undulating forms of sandhills; Linden Edwards’ salt and silk tribute to the pink algae of Lake Bumbunga; and Sophie Carnell’s Tender Treasure, a suite of twenty-six sterling silver pieces capturing the rare plant species of Bruny Island.
Charmain Hearder, Eolian Saltation, ceramic sculpture, 72 × 15.7 × 88cm. 2024 Open Prize Finalist. Courtesy the artist and South Australian Museum, Adelaide
South Australian Museum
12 April to 10 June 2024
Adelaide
