Congratulations to Angus Hamra on Becoming the 2018 Kennedy Prize Winner with his portrait of Tkay Maidza
2018 Kennedy Prize Winner, Angus Hamra with his portrait of Tkay Maidza. oil aerosol, enamel and brass on canvas
“For someone to consider me as their subject and then also win is insane.”
– Tkay Maidza
Ideas of youth can be seen as a source and subject of beauty. My subject is singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza. Her insightful music and striking appearance utilises the energy of what it is to be young. Originally from Adelaide, she is a great ambassador for people my age and a compelling subject.
- A portrait of Tkay Maidza has won a young artist $25,000 – triple j
- Portrait of rapper Tkay Maidza by artist Angus Hamra wins $25,000 Kennedy Prize for art of beauty – the advertiser
- Portrait of rapper Tkay Maidza wins $25,000 art prize – INDAILY
- Portrait Of Australian Rapper Tkay Maidza Wins $25k Kennedy Prize – broadwayworld
- Portrait of Australian rapper Tkay Maidza wins $25k Kennedy Prize – Art News Portal
