Changing Perspectives 2023

Marion Chapman, Inside looking Out

Annie Davison Oliver was a long serving Treasurer and benefactor of MSWPS for nearly seven decades. She lived to the age of 94 with creativity her driving force. MSWPS established this award in recognition of Annie’s dedication, talents and generosity.

Beatrice Magalotti, Sacks (Bronze)

Valda Cuming OAM was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the arts in 2019. She served on the MSWPS committee for many of the 25 years she was a member. Valda was widely recognised for her sculptural talents in a range of materials including wood, ceramic and stone. MSWPS established the Valda Cuming Sculpture Award in 2020 in recognition of her inspirational career, her services to the Society and her impressive artistic achievements.

Sarah Anthony, A Long Day

Judith was a stalwart of MSWPS since joining in 1961. She was an esteemed Life Member holding every office including president, treasurer and secretary. she edited The Bulletin for many years and contributed witty and insightful poems. She also prepared 'The Jood Quiz' for Winter and Christmas Luncheons and attended weekly Life Drawing sessions.

Carole Milton, Autumn in Bright

An esteemed Life Member, Jo Bennett joined the Society in 1975. She worked in various capacities on the committee throughout the 1980s and 1990s and was Life Drawing monitor until late in the next decade. She was committed to fostering innovation and inquiry.

Tessa Wallis, Silica Seaweed (gold and glass) and Love and Life, The Golden Years (gold and glass - not shown)

The MSWPS award goes to the artist whose work gets the most votes from members whose works are also exhibited.

Lisa O'Keefe, A Little Book of Short Stories

Sue Jarvis, The Procession of Mourners

Linda McEwan, Un-Shaun the Sheep

Vicki Sullivan, Hey Babe, Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Margaret McLoughlin, Ancient Warrior in Arid Landscape