“Retro Funk” by Charlotte Raberger received second prize in the Visual Art division of the 2022 MIPS x The Auricle Creative Writing and Visual Art Competition.

Artist’s note: Encompassing metamorphosis, these sculptures repurpose old kitchen utensils to create something new and ‘funky’. The black and white painted pattern connects the figures, symbolising commonalities between humans despite so many differences, represented by the variety of body shapes and vibrant patterns.

All winners can be seen in The Auricle’s July-September Edition.

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A deserving winner, the piece featured below received first prize in the Visual Art division of the 2022 MIPS x The Auricle Creative Writing and Visual Art Competition. It is titled “Reflection”, created by Anna Noe.

Artist’s note: Reflection describes the simplest concepts of identity, the name you are given at birth, cultural heritage and own persona. The symbolism relative to my artistic ideas, the jasmine flowers, Arabic letters and culturally significant black stones are placed behind the portrait allowing them to ambiguously carry the essence of an identity rather than an outer persona, showcasing a glimpse beyond the veil.

All winners can be seen in The Auricle’s July-September Edition.

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The third placed entry in the 2022 MIPS x The Auricle Creative Writing and Visual Art Competition is a powerful poem by Tessa Quinlan, titled “Never Let Them Fall”. We’ll let you unravel the subtext that emerges through the clever writing and structure.

If you would like to see all winners in the competition, see The Auricle’s July-September Edition.

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