Fivex Art Prize 2020 Awards & Exhibition
- What: Six outstanding finalist artworks selected from 520 entries across Australia for the inaugural Fivex Art Prize: Billboard Art Reimagined. Awards presented by the Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Monday 14 December 2020
- Who: First Prize of $30,000 shared by Catherine Clover (VIC) and Daniel Kotsimbos (VIC); $1,000 awarded to each of the other four finalists: Kent Morris (VIC), Magdalene Carmen (VIC), Deborah Kelly (NSW), Phi Do (VIC)
- Where: All artworks now showing on the iconic QMS Media digital billboards, cnr Flinders & Elizabeth streets, Melbourne
- When: Each individual work shown every day / night, interspersed within cycles of commercial advertising content until 31 January 2021
- Showcase: All six artworks shown collectively on rotation for one hour without advertising Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2020, 12pm to 1pm (other showcase sessions TBA)
The Fivex Foundation congratulates all awarded artists, and thanks all artists who contributed to the first edition success of the Fivex Art Prize: Billboard Art Reimagined.
The Fivex Foundation gratefully acknowledges Fivex Art Prize sponsor QMS Media, and also thanks The City of Melbourne, OMA (Outdoor Media Association), and NGV (National Gallery of Victoria). Special thanks to members of the judging panel: Jane Devery, Curator of Contemporary Art, NGV; Liss Fenwick, Public Art Lead, Melbourne City Council; Charmaine Moldrich, CEO, OMA; Gary Deirmendjian, distinguished artist, National Art School, Sydney; Alessio Cavallaro, media art curator and Creative Producer, Fivex Art Prize.
Equal FIRST PRIZE 2020
Catherine Clover, Song Cycle
Equal FIRST PRIZE 2020
Daniel Kotsimbos, Peak Frequency
FINALISTS 2020
Kent Morris, City of the Future
Magdalene Carmen, Hello Sign / Hey! Sign
Deborah Kelly, Evolutionary Exuberance
Phi Do, Move In All Directions
All street view images above courtesy The Fivex Foundation
FIVEX ART PRIZE 2020 AWARDS
PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE LORD MAYOR SALLY CAPP
The Westin Melbourne, Monday 14 December 2020
L–R: Barclay Nettlefold, Group CEO, QMS Media, sponsor of Fivex Art Prize; Daniel Kotsimbos, artist; Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne; Catherine Clover, artist; Joshua Berger, Director, The Fivex Foundation and Fivex Art Prize; photo: Eugene Hyland
L–R: Councillor Jamal Hakim, City of Melbourne; Daniel Kotsimbos, artist; Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne; Deborah Kelly, artist; Catherine Clover, artist; Phi Do, artist; Magdalene Carmen, artist; Joshua Berger, Director, The Fivex Foundation and Fivex Art Prize; photo: Eugene Hyland
