Local chartered accountants, cbaSadofskys have unveiled the winning artworks from their City of Culture themed art competition. The winners were revealed at the Hull office on Wright Street, collecting their cash prizes of £250 each.
Young people and adults from Hull and the surrounding area were invited to enter the competition, themed upon Hull’s UK City of Culture Seasons. Winners were Conor Egan from Beverley who won the Made in Hull category and from Hull, Sam Denby won Roots & Routes, Vicky O’Grady for Freedom and Laura Jones was the winner of Tell the World.
A variety of formats were used in the artworks which have been printed and re-produced by cbaSadofskys. Now the winning pieces will remain in the reception area for many years to come, acting as a lasting reminder of the year that transformed Hull.
Conor Egan is winner of the Made in Hull category. He says:
“My artwork is called ‘Made in Hull’. I used recycled wood to create a 3D effect and worked onto canvas with acrylic paint. The seascape represents the maritime history of Hull. It took me around five hours to complete and I was really surprised to win the competition. I am just going off to University this month so my prize winnings will come in handy.”
Sam Denby won Routes and Roots with her picture of a trawler man. She says:
“When I entered the competition I felt like I was needle in a haystack and the chances of winning would be minimal. But when I found out I won, I was over the moon, it has really meant a lot to me.”
“My piece of work was originally for my school project which was based upon Hull’s Fishing Heritage. I learned a lot about the emotions of the trawler men, who risked their lives for their families. To create my piece I used a time consuming technique called ‘stippling’. ”
“The technique meant 4-months of constant dotting in order to create the trawler man. Therefore, winning this competition meant my hard work has finally paid off and I would like to thank cbaSadofskys for choosing my work.”
Vicky O’Grady won the Freedom category said;
“My painting of Amy Johnson was done in acrylic and took me around 7 hours to complete. I’m delighted that it has been successfully chosen as one of the winners by cbaSadofskys to decorate their office reception.”
“It’s wonderful to think that so many people will now get to see my art and I feel very proud that it has been picked to represent the Freedom category.”
Laura Jones won Tell the World. She says:
“This piece illustrates one of the earliest forms of photo development using light sensitive materials. The image of the ‘Voyage’ statue represents the families of the trawler men who waited for the trawlers to arrive back at the docks of Hull.”
“It was such an amazing feeling to be told that I was one of the four winners as I found the subject matter deep and meaningful. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Hull’s heritage, meeting ex-fishermen and their families and seeing Hull in a new light.”
Chris Brown, director of cbaSadofskys said:
“The standard of entry was very high which made it difficult to choose a winner. We had an internal panel of judges that were able to reach a unanimous decision.”
“The wall in our reception area will be home to these pieces for the foreseeable future and our timing is good with the launch of the City of Culture team’s plans for next year.”
