Sandra Jenkins lives and works in North-West Tasmania and uses paint to depict her daily experiences. Still lives are a favourite genre and are easily accessible for both the artist and the viewer. Her creative practice allows her to form personal connections with the environment in which she lives and helps to form a sense of self. Drawing attention to singular pieces through an uncluttered composition that emphasise the beauty in our daily lives and the need for all people to appreciate and take care of their own backyard.
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.