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Hunter Emerging Art Prize
Finalists and Winners

YEAR:

2025

Category:

Works on Paper / Photomedia

Artist Name:
Jessica Oates
Title:
Behind Her Eyes
Behind Her Eyes
Materials:

Charcoal and graphite on paper

Dimensions:

87x62.5 (widthxheight)

Price

$1250

About the artwork:

Beauty, media influence and societal expectations shape our perception, often distorting authenticity. My art blends realism and symbolism, inviting an intimate dialogue on those complexities of the world. Behind Her Eyes explores society’s beauty standards and their destructive impact. A piercing gaze draws viewers in, contrasting against a stark black-and-white palette, symbolising the fading vibrancy of identity. Poison ivy creeps through the cracks spreading unattainable ideals.
Do you see her true self or only the illusion? As we conform, the poison spreads, eroding natural beauty. This piece challenges you to look beyond the façade—behind the filter—Behind Her Eyes.

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