At Wiley Park Girls High School we love to feature and speak about women that inspire us to go higher, further and faster in our education. This month we are celebrating Perth artist Tessa MacKay who was awarded the Packing Room Prize at this year's Archibald Prize. A first-time finalist into the Archibald Prize, MacKay took out the coveted prize, earning her $1,500 and the respect of her peers and the country. Her inspired portrait is of famous Australian actor, David Wenham, and features the complexity of reflections. We hope our artistic students are inspired by her triumph and dedication to her craft. Well done Tessa!
Image: Tessa MacKay poses for a photo alongside her winning portrait and head packer Brett Cuthbertson (who makes up 52% of the final vote!)
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