The Drug of Art Competition Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Drug of Art Competition 2023! The creativity and talent was extraordinary, making the judging process both inspiring and challenging. Our esteemed panel of judges— Alison Lapper, Rankin, Gary Mansfield and BA representative Laura Phillips — were captivated by the incredible submissions that poured in from artists of all ages.
Recognizing the incredible diversity in both ages and artworks, we decided to split submissions into age categories to ensure a fair judging process.
A huge congratulations to our six outstanding winners, each representing a different age group and showcasing their unique artistic flair.
Winners
Theme: My Reality
Age Category: 10-14
‘Focus’ by Jess.
Age Category: 15-19
‘Fake Fecade’ by Senal
Age Category: 20-25
‘The Overload’ by Joanne Mahmud
Winners
Theme: My Happy Place
Age Category: 4-9
‘Fuzzy Dreams’ by Jamie
Age Category: 10-14
‘Sycamore trees whilst eating cake’ by Daniel
Age Category: 15-19
‘Eskdale Peace’ by Emily
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted—we were blown away by the sheer brilliance of your creations. The judging process was no walk in the park, given the exceptional quality of the entries. Your passion and artistic expression truly made this competition one for the books.
Stay tuned as we prepare to showcase these incredible artworks at the Museum of the Mind exhibition.
Once again, congratulations to our winners, and thank you all for being part of the Drug of Art journey!
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