Emma Wang Named Finalist in The Lester Prize Youth Awards
- Amanda Chen
- Jul 17
- 1 min read
We are beyond excited to celebrate our talented young artist, Emma Yuqian Wang (Year 7), whose incredible artwork "Victor with his bun" (pastel on paper) has been selected as a finalist for The Lester Prize Youth Awards!
Her artwork was featured on the iconic Yagan Square Digital Tower in the heart of Perth, as well as on display at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. We are incredibly proud of Emma’s artistic voice and dedication to her craft which are huge achievements on a major national stage!
About The Lester Prize
Formerly known as the Black Swan Prize for Portraiture, The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture competitions. The Youth Awards celebrate the next generation of creative minds across Australia, giving young artists the chance to showcase their unique perspectives on a national stage alongside Australia's top portraitists. Out of hundreds of entries nationwide, only 30 student finalists were selected across Australia for the Youth Awards.
The Story Behind the Artwork
In "Victor with his bun", Emma uses vibrant soft pastels on paper to capture a warm, playful, and wonderfully expressive snapshot of daily life.
Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to Emma for this monumental artistic milestone!
