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2016 KAAF ART AWARD Opening Night

02 December 2016 In NEWS
Mr Douglas Park, Chairman of KAAF addressing guests. Mr Douglas Park, Chairman of KAAF addressing guests.

Opening night a great success with a huge turnout

Exhibition Date: 25th Nov 2016 - 27th Jan 2017 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

Venue: Korean Cultural Centre (KCC)

255 Elizabeth St

Sydney NSW 2000

 

It was a great night with around 200 guests in total.

The KCC having gone through renovations to add a traditional tea room in historical architectural setting, added a peculiar awe to a largely contemporary exhibit. As with previous receptions, the guests were greeted with some wonderful artworks on show, mouth watering finger foods and friendly staff.

The night opened with the coordinator Cathie Kim as the MC, addressing the crowd to begin with, then Mr Sinyoung An - Director of KCC gave his welcome speech. This was followed by Prof. Colin Rhodes' commentary regarding the selected artworks in which he articulated that his role as a judge was getting more difficult as the award gained its age. He pointed out that the quality and standard was becoming higher and higher not to mention the entry numbers growing exponentially each year.

 

Mr Sinyoung An - Director of KCC, engaging in a welcome speech to the crowd.

 

Prof. Colin Rhodes giving his commentary on the selected artworks.

 

Then the winner for the Highly Commended prize was awarded by Mr Peter Lee - Director of Korean Herald and it was given to

Susanna Chen Chow   'Working Harbour'    (Highly Commended)

Artist Susanna Chen Chow with Mr Peter Lee - Director of Korean Herald.

 

A short introductory video clip of established and renown artist Salvatore Zofrea was played who is the new judge in this art award's judging panel.

This was followed with the presentation of 2nd prize winner awarded by Mr Sinyoung An and it was given to artist 

Hyun-Hee Lee      'Infinity'        (2nd Prize)

Hyun-Hee Lee with Mr Sinyoung An

 

The MC then went on to invite the Chairman of KAAF, Mr Douglas Park - Director of Proudex Pharmaceuticals Australia who gave his official speech addressing the guests. It was followed straight after with the 1st prize award in which with honour went to 

Geoff Harvey          'Burnt Landscape'             (Winner)

Artist Geoff Harvey with Chairman of KAAF, Mr Douglas Park

 

The night was concluded with abundant positive feedback with many artists anticipating for the next round of competition. It was obvious just by looking at the crowd that was present that KAAF is well on the right path of continuously achieving their motive, of enhancing and fostering a multicultural society through visual art. It was truly a memorable night!

 

Winners giving their short speeches.

 

Organisers with the three winners

 

Finalists of the 2016 KAAF Art Prize
 
Guests at the reception

 

Exhibition Date: 25th November 2016 - 27th January 2017 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

Venue: Korean Cultural Centre (KCC)

255 Elizabeth St

Sydney NSW 2000

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