It’s been a big year for the Northern Sydney Institute’s Printmaking Teacher, Rew Hanks.
He was awarded the prestigious Open Prize at the 2013 Silk Cut Printmaking Awards in Melbourne 2013 for his impressive linocut Stop! There’s No Need to Shoot the Natives. The prize was a return airfare to Amsterdam with 10 days accommodation, $1,000 spending money, organised tours and activities. Mr Hanks cites the award as one of his career highlights and looks forward to making the trip next year.
“I have been truly humbled by the genuine support and praise received from the printmaking communities in both Melbourne and Sydney,” Mr Hanks said.
“During the past decade I have been very fortunate to win eight International Printmaking Awards in a variety of countries such as England, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, India and Turkey. However to win a National Print Award such as the Grand Prize at the Silk Cut Award held in Melbourne has definitely been a career highlight,” he said.
Mr Hanks’ print has become part of the Silk Cut Foundation Collection, gifted to the National Gallery of Australia.
In September, Mr Hanks’ 17th major solo exhibition, Cook’s Conquest, was held at Watters Gallery in Sydney. Currently, he has work displayed in the 40th Anniversary of the Opera House exhibition at the S.H Ervin Gallery, Sydney.
“Rew is a great example of the high calibre, industry connected visual arts teachers we have at the Northern Sydney Institute. We are lucky to have him at our Meadowbank Campus where he is a great mentor for our students,” said Tony McDonald, Head Teacher, Visual Arts, Sydney Gallery School, the Northern Sydney Institute.
The Northern Sydney Institute, part of TAFE NSW is currently enrolling for 2014. Whether you’re a beginner, an emerging or established artist, the Northern Sydney Institute has a visual arts course to suit your needs. To find out more call 131 674 or visit www.nsi.edu.au