The winners of the 20th Yarnbombed Tree Exhibition were announced at Warwick Art Gallery on Saturday 20 July.
The announcements were made by gallery director Karina Devine in front of a large crowd. Certificates were presented by major sponsor Kylie White from Saturn Electrical and Warwick Art Gallery treasurer and sponsor Laura Babington from Condamine Accountants.
Judging the eclectic exhibition is never easy but this year’s judge. Leanne Wicks, with experience as an exhibiting artist and facilitator of community art projects, was perfectly suited for the task.
Judging commenced on Thursday 19 July and took seven hours to complete.
“Thank you for seven hours of excitement, appreciation and joy viewing and judging tree jumpers”, Leanne said.
”Using the judging criteria and listening to those jumpers that stayed in my mind, I made my choice and added a special “judge’s choice” award”
And the winners are:
SCORE THEME
First Place: Tree 11 by Dawn Smit & Kerri Harycki (Musical Theatre)
Second Place: Tree 26 by Sarah Round
Highly Commended: Tree 54 The Oaks Residential Aged Care
Highly Commended: Tree 5 Blooming in the Redlands
FREE CHOICE
First Place: Tree 52 Warwick’s Potters Association
Second Place: Tree 45 Jessica Thompson
Highly Commended: Tree 13 Zonta Club of Warwick
EXCELLENCE IN KNITTING AND CROCHET
Tree 42 Narelle Mercer
BEST LOCAL BUSINESS ENTRY
Tree 6 Bryson’s Place
BEST MADE BY CHILDREN ENTRY
Tree 63 Little Tackers Early Childhood Education and Care
BEST COMMUNITY GROUP ENTRY
Tree 71 Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise
JUDGE’S PICK
Tree 53 Domestic Violence Action Centre
“The serious topic of this tree jumper came through loud and clear even through its soft colourful felt appearance”, said Leanne,
“The messages on ribbons within heart shapes brought tears to my eyes and I plucked out every single heartfelt and inspiring message. I’m sure the bringing together of people to make this art brought confidence and care to those involved. It has brought deep appreciation and gratitude from this judge.”
The artworks will be on display in Palmerin and Fitzroy Streets as well as the car park behind Warwick Town Hall. The exhibition concluded at 4pm on Sunday 28 July, the final day of Jumpers & Jazz in July 2024.
