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Hamilton student wins Transfusion Art competition
Hamilton student wins Transfusion Art competition
Mark Stevenson,
a 17-year-old Hamilton Christian School student, took out
the Transfusion Art competition with a piece judge Tim Croucher programme leader of Wintec
School of Media Arts described as "stunning".
Art submitted by year 12 and 13 Waikato students for the Transfusion competition is now on display at Wintec's School of Media Arts in Ward St.
The winner was named at a function in The Gallery at Wintec last night (21 June).
The exhibition is on show at from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays from today to 11 July.
Mark, who
was born in India where his parents were working, says he's
loved art all his life. His father is a talented cartoonist
and this was probably where the passion for all things art
came from, he said.
His sister Elisabeth was a finalist
three years ago in the competition.
Inspiration for the winning piece came from American artist Bruce Holwerda
"I saw his work on line. He does crazy figures and I just love it."
Mark also enjoys photography and welding.
Waikato DHB chief operating officer Jan Adams said the organisation tried to exhibit as many of the paintings it could in public places around the hospital.
Thirty-two pieces from the last three years of Transfusion are on show in the Campbell Johnstone Building at Waikato Hospital, including the 2009, 2010 and 2011 winning pieces by Hillcrest High School’s Julia King, Hamish Carter from Hamilton Boys’ High School and Simon Blanchett of Hamilton Boys' High School.
"This has been a challenge over the last couple of years whilst we have been in active 'building' mode. However I always observe just how many people stop and look at the art on our corridors and the way they appreciate the paintings.
"We have many many people through our organisation on a daily basis, either visiting loved ones, or patients themselves and at a time in their life when they are often very vulnerable. They really do appreciate the vibrancy of some of the paintings, and the opportunity to stop and reflect for a few minutes," said Mrs Adams.
Hamilton Boys’ High School established the competition in 2004 and decided with then Waikato DHB non-clinical services manager Brenda Peters, that the artwork would be donated to Waikato Hospital.
“By donating artwork to the hospital, young artists can be assured of public appreciation of their work,” said HBHS head of Art James Sutherland, pictured right with Waikato DHB communications director Mary Anne Gill and artist Mark Stevenson.
“For everybody involved, it is a great way to
give something positive, tangible and lasting to the
community and we can feel a great sense of pride
when
walking through the corridors of the hospital and seeing our
art displayed.”
The premier winner was Mark Stevenson,
17, of Hamilton Christian School (HCS).
Other winners were: Lene Bezuidenhout, Hannah Lawther, Rosalie Ten Hove (all HCS), Isobel Brooker, Tabitha van der Westhultzen, Maggie Unternahrer (all Hamilton Girls High School), Campbell Attwood, Caleb Sampson, Lani Lousi (Hamilton Boys High School).
The top school was Hamilton Christian School. See the photo gallery.
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