Billy Ferguson
Daisy and Bert, 2026
210 × 297 mm Oil on canvas paperNot Available
Age Category: 16 - 18 years
Billy (18 years old) hopes to study Fine Art after completing Grade 12. He mainly draws inspiration from childhood memories that are in contrast with the pressures and expectations of adulthood.
In 2026, he was awarded second prize in the Youth Lester Prize for his artwork "Chasing Bees".
I have always been drawn to the Australian outback, with its dry landscapes and native flora. I believe there is a complex relationship between humans and farm animals, and I painted these two cattle to capture their individuality and presence as living beings.
By naming them Daisy and Bert, I aimed to emphasise their distinct identities and personalities. Through this work, I hope to encourage the audience to look beyond seeing them simply as farm animals, and instead recognise them as sentient creatures, each with their own value and character.
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