Wyatt’s mother Susan Wyatt is also an artist and was a finalist in the Archibald Prize in 2003 for her portrait of writer Doris Pilkington (Nugi Garimarra). The Packing Room Prize – a cash prize of $1500 for the artist – is awarded to the best entry in the Archibald Prize as judged by the Gallery staff who receive, unpack and hang the entries. Wongutha-Yamatji man and first-time Archibald Prize entrant Meyne Wyatt has won the 2020 Packing Room Prize with his self portrait, titled 'Meyne'. When he told a story he traced the fold in a tablecloth with his forefinger just like you." Well I'm full of it, because I've actually picked a self-portrait. The 2020 Archibald Prize received 1068 entries, beating the previous record of 919 entries in 2019, and the Sulman Prize set a new record with 715 entries, topping the 2012 high of 654 entries.The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, the Young Archie competition and the Archibald Prize regional tour are all generously supported by presenting partner, ANZ.Firedoor on Fire: Chef’s Table BBQ, the...PALACE BREWS NEW NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER FOR ITALIAN...After 39 years working at the Gallery, head packer, The Packing Room Prize – a cash prize of $1500 for the artist – is awarded to the best entry in the Archibald Prize as judged by the Gallery staff who receive, unpack and hang the entries.Finalists in all Prizes will be exhibited at the Art Gallery of NSW from 26 September 2020 to 10 January 2021, and finalists in the Archibald Prize 2020 will tour to regional Queensland and New South Wales from 22 January 2021:“I have been known to say that artists who enter a self-portrait have no hope of winning the Packing Room Prize, but in this case I made an exception to my rule as Meyne is both an artist and celebrity who is all over Australian television.Meyne Wyatt awarded 2020 Archibald Packing Room...Out of Office: Art that Transports Experience an...Supporting the National Gallery during these...CHRISTIE’S ANNOUNCES A NEW GLOBAL 20TH CENTURY ART...Escape into the world of Australia’s iconic...5 Fine Wines to share with valued friends!COVID-19 pandemic likely to impact near-term supply and long-term design of housing in Australia and around the world“When Meyne came into the Gallery to deliver his entry he said he hadn’t painted in some time and the work was just a COVID project.
I am absolutely ecstatic and truly humbled by this wonderful honour.A well-known face on Australian stages and screens, Wyatt made headlines in June when he performed his powerful four-minute-speech from his play Art Gallery of New South Wales head packer Brett Cuthbertson and his packing room team have awarded the 2020 Archibald Packing Room Prize to first-time Archibald Prize entrant, Wongutha-Yamatji artist Finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes were also announced today, as were the finalists for the Young Archie competition.Wyatt’s mother Susan Wyatt is also an artist and was a finalist in the Archibald Prize in 2003 for her portrait of writer Doris Pilkington (Nugi Garimarra).Wyatt’s work is the second self-portrait to win the Packing Room Prize in its 29-year history, following Kerrie Lester’s win in 1998. ENVIRONMENTAL MISMANAGEMENT The self portrait has been selected as one of 55 finalist works from a record number of entries received for this year's Archibald Prize.“Being a finalist for the Archibald Prize was a pipe dream, let alone being awarded the Packing Room Prize.
said Brett Cuthbertson. Read full article: And the Packing Room Prize winner is.....→ #Archibald Prize
In a way, that is the essence of the painting and what it reflects – to be bold,” said Wyatt.A well-known face on Australian stages and screens, Wyatt made headlines in June when he performed his powerful four-minute-speech from his play City Of Gold on ABC’s Q&A program.Meyne Wyatt's Packing Room Prize winning self portrait "Meyne" (Supplied)His string of film and television credits include The Sapphires, The Turning, and Strangerland, Mystery Road, Neighbours, Redfern Now, Black Comedy, and The Leftovers.Art Gallery of New South Wales head packer Brett Cuthbertson said he was very impressed with the work of young man who he'd seen on the television.Finalists in all Prizes will be exhibited at the Art Gallery of NSW from 26 September 2020 to 10 January 2021. First-time Archibald prize entrant Meyne Wyatt has broken new ground to win the Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait.