Zoe Young

Ballade pour Adeline, 2025

150 × 160 cm Acrylic on Linen

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2025 $2000 AL STRETCHERS AWARD WINNER
- Sponsored by Alesandro Ljubicic

" This artwork captures the quiet intensity of a night rugby match under moonlight. The artist's control of dramatic lighting, moonlit field and players against a dark backdrop, creates a striking contrast and draws viewers into the scene. The composition highlights the players' interaction. conveying camaraderie and anticipation, while varied brushwork adds texture ad a sense of motion to the still night. The predominantly dark palette demonstrates the artist's skill and vision, inviting the viewer to explore the story and is a strong candidate for the award. " - Alesandro Ljubicic (Award Sponsor)

“Liminal space,” wrote Victor Turner, “is neither here nor there… betwixt and between.” The Field, painted while listening to Ballade pour Adeline, captures the threshold where childhood ends. A place becomes memory; its structures dissolve. What remains is the image, holding both presence and the inevitability of departure.