a) Saskia Leek
b) Fiona Connor
c) Dan Arps
d) Alex Monteith
This week we will be visiting the Auckland Art Gallery to view, research and write about the artists selected for the Walters Prize 2010. Discuss the work in the gallery with your tutors and other students and answer the following questions.
1. What is the background to the Walters Prize?
2. List the 4 selected artists for 2010 and briefly describe their work.
3. Who are the jury members for 2010?
4. Who is the judge for 2010 and what is his position in the art world?
5. Who would you nominate for this years Walter's Prize, and why? Substantiate
you answer by outlining the strengths of the artists work. How does this relate
to your interests in art? What aspect of their work is successful in your opinion,
in terms of ideas, materials and/or installation of the work?
6. Comment on other blogs from your ALVC group to agree or disagree with other people,always backing up your answer with clearly stated reasons.
