Sydney-based artist Mary Stack works within the tradition of still life to examine the nature of perception and consider the visual tension between order and disorder. Her work combines formal and conceptual elements and reflects a close observation and attention to detail. Mary’s work has been shown in several exhibitions in Sydney, including CBD Gallery and Sydney Road Gallery. Mary completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2023 and the National Art School purchased her work Untitled (Teatowel II) for their permanent collection. She has a diverse background, having worked as a lawyer before beginning her visual arts journey.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual and ceramic artists in Australia.