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Gillian Govan Wins 2026 Art Almanac Award for Bronze Sculpture Sea Breeze

award · 2026-08-19

Gillian Govan, a sculptor from Melbourne, received the Art Almanac Award during the 2026 Annual and Awards Exhibition held by the Association of Sculptors of Victoria. Her award-winning piece, Sea Breeze, is a bronze sculpture created in 2026, measuring 50 × 55 × 27 centimeters. This artwork captures the essence of a beach stroll, reflecting the gentle touch of the sea breeze and the happiness of shared experiences. Judge Daniel Agdag commended the expressive portrayal of wind-swept hair, which evokes the feeling of ocean air, and he also appreciated the whimsical inclusion of a bird in flight. The award is sponsored by Art Almanac, an Australian art magazine. More details about the exhibition and award can be accessed at sculptorsvictoria.asn.au.

Key facts

  • Gillian Govan won the Art Almanac Award
  • The award was given at the Association of Sculptors of Victoria 2026 Annual and Awards Exhibition
  • The winning sculpture is titled Sea Breeze
  • Sea Breeze is a bronze work measuring 50 × 55 × 27 cm
  • The sculpture depicts a beach walk with wind-swept hair and a bird in flight
  • Judge Daniel Agdag praised the work's composition and whimsy
  • Govan is based in Melbourne, Australia
  • The artwork is dated 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Gillian Govan
  • Daniel Agdag

Institutions

  • Art Almanac
  • Association of Sculptors of Victoria

Locations

  • Melbourne
  • Australia
  • Victoria

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