Interview with Fay Roselt - 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize Local Artist Winner
Fay Roselt - Shibui no 1. Winner Local Artist, 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize.
What made you decide to enter the Stanthorpe Art Prize in 2018?
As a member of the Stanthorpe art community, my decision to enter the 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize was to support our dynamic regional gallery in successfully staging this prestigious bi-annual event.
Has winning a prize in the 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize changed anything in your art life?
Winning the Local Artist Prize gave me a much-needed confidence boost. I was surprised and honoured that my work was chosen by two well-respected judges who are experts in their field.
Did you gain any exposure from being a winner?
The publicity that follows success in the Stanthorpe Art Prize enables exposure to a wider audience.
Where has your work taken you since 2018?
Since the 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize win I have gained the confidence to experiment with different materials and try new techniques, although I still feel ‘the need to stitch’.
Do you plan to enter the 2020 Stanthorpe Art Prize?
Yes. I do plan to enter the 2020 Stanthorpe Art Prize, although I haven’t yet started on the work.
Would you like to share any of your recent works with our followers?
This is a piece I entered in this year’s Local Artists Exhibition – Urban Jungle -The Favelas.
Urban Jungle -The Favelas by Fay Roselt