Remagine Art Prize 2025 winner announced
The winner of the Remagine Art Prize 2025 has been announced, with Glenn Barley taking out the first prize of $5,000 for his sculpture, Digbabydig (2), made of reclaimed clay, ceramic, glass, lustre.
Glenn said the title is a reference to “to contemporary environmental politics and the source and nature of clay”.
“This work is made from reclaimed clay originally part of an interactive public artwork. Embedded in the work are shards of pottery I find at Camperdown Oval the original waste dump for Fowlers Pottery located nearby. I have used a lustre that was given to me from a discarded workshop along with other materials that I will eventually bring into the cycle of making in the studio…It was made using tools I inherited from various makers including my mother-in-law and hold the magical resonance of those who have come before – in turn some of my equipment will become part of this cycle,” said Glenn.
The annual Remagine Art Prize is hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with Hornsby Art Society. This art prize challenges artists to create works in response to the waste and overconsumption crises. The theme for this year was RE:THINK TO RE:PURPOSE, challenging artists to explore the impact of waste production and creatively reuse materials to help conserve our precious natural resources.
Chrystie Longworth was awarded Highly Commended, winning $2,000 in prize money for her work, Detritus Sentinels.
“Detritus Sentinels reflects on our entanglement with the environment and the quiet transformations that occur over time. It asks us to look more closely, to rethink what we throw away, and to acknowledge the responsibility we share in shaping, and saving, the world around us,” said Chrystie.
Talented Hornsby artist Zac Fenn collected the Local Artist Award and a $1,000 prize for his work, Heavy vehicles, Hornsby (Four viewpoints), and Tania Babic won the Youth Award (18-25 years) and $1,000 in prize money for her drawing, Plastic Home.
Michelle Trewin secured the Recycled/Reused Materials Award and $1,500 in prize money for her piece Natural Lint crafted from lint and thread on paper.
Hornsby Shire Mayor Warren Waddell praised the finalists for their inspiring artworks.
“Congratulations to these worthy winners of the Remagine Art Prize. These artists have expressed their passion for sustainability and the environment through each of these unique, thought-provoking works. Council remains committed to preserving our natural environment for future generations. This year’s theme emphasised how we can all play a part in reducing waste and living more sustainably,” Mayor Waddell said.
The esteemed panel of judges for 2025 were curator Rhonda Davis, and artist Marina DeBris.
Art lovers can visit the 2025 Remagine Art Prize finalist exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby until Sunday, 29 June 2025. Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. Entry to the exhibition is free.
For further details, visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/remagine
