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The Fleming Collection Young People's Art Competition 2024 Winners
By Theodore Albano, 22.11.2024
To inspire young creative minds, we ran our fourth annual Young People’s art competition. We asked entrants to create a work of art that may draw inspiration from one of the hundreds of artworks in our collection and we have been blown away by the number and calibre of entrants.
With thanks to our judges, Joanna King, a member of the Fleming Family and supporter of the Fleming Wyfold Art Foundation, Emma McCombie Deputy Head of Collections at the University of Stirling Art Collection along with James Knox, the Director of the Fleming Collection, we are delighted to announce the winners.
Ruby Mitcham, "Molly"(L) inspired by Beatrice Huntington's "The Cellist", C. 1925, image courtesy of the artist's estate.
12 and Over: Ruby Mitcham, inspired by “A Cellist” by Beatrice Huntington
Ruby Mitcham says: “ I’m a musician too and play the violin. I’ve painted my subject with a similar profile pose and solid colour background. The girl in the painting is Molly. She’s also a musician in the school pipe band and is a wonderful drummer. “
Edith Giudici, "A Compotier of Colours" (L), Influenced by Robin Philipson "Compotier of Red Apples", c. 1960s, iage courtesy of the artist
11s and Under: Edith Giudici, titled “Compotier of Colours” inspired by Robin Philipson’s “Compotier of Red Apples”
Runners up:
Isabelle Chapman, "The Lament of Daedalus" (L), inspired by Paul Reid's "Lycaeon's Cooks", 1999, image courtesy of the artist
12 and over: Isabelle Chapman, titled “The Lament of Daedalus” inspired by “Lycaon’s Cooks” by Paul Reid
Isabelle says about her work: “ In my oil painting, I pay homage to Paul Reid’s Lycaon’s Cooks, drawing inspiration from both its composition and its dark exploration of mythological themes. Like Reid’s piece, which captures the chilling moment in the myth of King Lycaon, my work explores the tragic sorrow embedded within Ancient Greek mythology—this time focusing on the tale of
Daedalus and his son Icarus. In my painting, Daedalus clutches the fragile wings of his fallen son,
Icarus, tears streaming down his face. Behind him stands King Minos, observing the scene with a mix of indifference and intrigue, echoing the detached stance of Reid’s onlookers.
Laura Kidane, "Jean Maconochie (L), J.D Fergusson, "Jean Machonochie", c.1890s
12 and over: Laura Kidane, “Jean Machonochie” inspired by J.D Fergusson’s picture of the same title.
Lilly Kwiecien "Cat and Flowers" (L), inspired by Elizabeth Blackadder's "Cat and Flowers", 1981, image courtesy of the artist's estate
11s and Under: Lilly Kwiecien, inspired by Elizabeth Blackadder’s “Cat and Flowers”
Naedy Silva, "Vase of Roses" (L), inspired by SJ Peploe's "Vase of Pink Roses", c.1925, Image courtesy of the artist's estate
11s and Under: Naeady Silva, Inspired by S.J Peploe’s “Vase of Pink Roses”
Thank you to all our entrants and we look forward to receiving future creations next Autumn!
