2024 FINALIST
Alice
Isabella Wu
- Sitter: Isabella Wu
- Medium: Oil on Linen
- Dimensions: 35cm x 45cm
- Artist Age: 16
- Artist School: Abbotsleigh
About the work
Isabella Wu, a multi-talented artist and aspiring architect from Sydney, Australia, explores a diverse range of mediums, from drawing and digital art to painting and sculpture. Her award-winning work, exhibited in Australia, the United States, and China, reflects a growing recognition in the art world.
In her portrait of Alice, an international student who graduated from Griffith University, Isabella explores themes of cultural identity and self-discovery. Alice’s journey, marked by challenges of navigating cultural differences and societal expectations, resonates with many who have sought to find their authentic selves amidst the complexities of a new environment.
Through her art, Isabella encourages viewers to reflect on their own experiences of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one’s multiple identities in the pursuit of well-being. Alice’s story, as captured by Isabella, serves as a poignant reminder that true happiness lies in the acceptance and celebration of our authentic selves.
