The calming effect of nature shines through the winning pictures in Howbery Business Park’s ‘Art in the Park’ competition, which can be viewed at an exhibition until the end of this week.
The winners were announced at a ceremony at Howbery’s historic Manor House yesterday evening by Andy Brown, joint CEO of HR Wallingford, which owns and runs Howbery Business Park.
Over 18s
First prize (£500): Nature’s Embrace by Siufoon Ng
Highly commended (£250): Sketching by the canal by Jen Skene
Highly commended (£250): Lost in Thought by Paul Whitehouse
12-18 year olds
Winner (£50 for artist with £250 for school): Rosie Pink, Wallingford School
4-11 year olds
Winner (£50 for artist with £250 for school) Ronan Holley, Fir Tree School
“It’s been fascinating to see how different artists interpreted our theme ‘wellbeing in nature’,” commented Donna Bowles, Howbery Park Estates Manager, and competition judge. “With so many brilliant entries in the competition, the judging panel had a tricky decision picking the winners. We think the artists have done a fantastic job in conveying an sense of wellbeing in nature. I also personally enjoyed seeing Howbery feature in some of the pieces, including Siufoon’s, which shows off some of the park’s wonderful trees.”
The artworks are on display in two of the meeting rooms at Howbery Park, next to the Manor Café, from 8 to 10 October from 10am-4pm. All the postcards produced by the younger entrants are in the exhibition, along with shortlisted entries in the over 18s category and a few bonus artworks. Entry is free of charge.
