Image: Lottie Jackson Eeles, Imagery Imaginary - Volume 1 2010, Mixed Media (Concertina Sketchbook)
In 2010, the 2009 Jerwood Drawing Prize came to the Burton for the first time. The exhibition was so popular we decided to bring it to the South West again in 2012, when we are the penultimate venue of the 2011 prize exhibition tour.
Established in 1996, the Jerwood Drawing Prize is the country’s leading award in drawing, and is the largest and longest running annual open exhibition dedicated to drawing in the UK. Over 2500 entries were submitted this year for consideration by the distinguished panel of judges comprising Iwona Blazwick, Director, Whitechapel Gallery; Tim Marlow, writer, broadcaster and Director of Exhibitions, White Cube; and Rachel Whiteread, artist.The 60 finalists include established artists as well as relative newcomers and students.
Gary Lawrence was awarded the First Prize of £6,000 for his drawing Homage to Anonymous, Second Prize of £3,000 was awarded to Jessie Brennan, for her 5-metre long pencil drawing, The Cut, and Two Student Awards of £1,000 each went to Nicki Rolls for Sketch and Kristian Fletcher for Lake.
Talk and Tour 8th June 7pm Free
Join Paul Thomas, Co-founder of the Jerwood Drawing Prize, as he discusses the exhibition and some of the thought processes behind the judges selections. This event is part of the Appledore Visual Arts Festival 2012.
To coincide with the Talk and Tour on the 8th June Cafe du Parc will be open serving Tapas, £10 per person, last seating at 8pm. Paul's talk will start at about 7.15pm, so to make a night of it either book in for your tapas at 6pm or at 8pm.
