Jacqueline Hennessy's 'Eliza' Wins People's Choice at 28th Salon des Refusés
The Holding Redlich People's Choice Award at the 28th Salon des Refusés has been presented to Jacqueline Hennessy for her oil on linen painting titled 'Eliza.' This artwork features artist Eliza Gosse and is characterized by subtle sepia shades and delicate layers of raw umber, embodying a balance between clarity and ambiguity. Hennessy's approach blends photographic realism with elements of spiritualist romanticism, resulting in an artwork that evokes a sense of presence that remains elusive. Currently, 'Eliza' is displayed at David Roche Gallery in South Australia, where it will remain until 24 October 2026. The Salon des Refusés highlights pieces not chosen for the Archibald Prize, with the People's Choice Award announced on the S.H. Ervin Gallery website, another exhibition venue. Hennessy's art is also showcased at S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney.
Key facts
- Jacqueline Hennessy won the Holding Redlich People’s Choice Award
- The winning artwork is 'Eliza', an oil on linen portrait of artist Eliza Gosse
- The award was given at the 28th Salon des Refusés
- The painting uses restrained sepia tones and thin layers of raw umber
- Hennessy's practice moves between photographic realism and spiritualist romanticism
- The work is on show at David Roche Gallery, South Australia, until 24 October 2026
- The exhibition is associated with S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney
- The dimensions of the artwork are 102 × 102cm
Entities
Artists
- Jacqueline Hennessy
- Eliza Gosse
Institutions
- Holding Redlich
- David Roche Gallery
- S.H. Ervin Gallery
- Salon des Refusés
Locations
- South Australia
- Sydney
- Australia