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No. 24Finalist · Noosa Art Prize 2026

Looking for gold I

Anna-Karina Hermkens

Yarramalong, NSW

Paper porcelain, glazes and gold lustre32 × 24 × 21 cm$975

Artist statement

“Looking for Gold” explores addresses the human condition of looking outside ourselves and our environment for something better or more. We all strive for more affection, more money, more prestige, etcetera. In doing so, we forget that most of us already have everything we need and that we don't need to look elsewhere to find true wealth and value in our lives.