Emerging artist Lily Cockram is one of 50 young Victorians to have their artwork chosen to be shown at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of the Top Arts 2022 program.
Lily, 18, from Barwon Heads submitted a portrait of her two younger siblings, Ollie and Ava titled ‘Home Sick’, which was then chosen to be one of 50 pieces to be displayed between March and July. The competition had around 1500 entrants from 2021 VCE students.
“I was lucky enough to get shortlisted and then lucky enough to be a finalist,” Lily said.
“I’ve been painting all my life but I’ve really gotten into it the past few years in high school.”
Lily attended Oberon Secondary College and enjoys painting portraits of her family, particularly her eight siblings.
“Ever since kinder, my teachers have always complimented my art so I guess it fuelled my passion a bit,” she said.
“I like to do portraits of people, but I like to focus on my family because I have so many siblings.”
Now studying psychology and criminology at Deakin University and working part time at IGA Barwon Heads, Lily hopes to continue her passion of the arts by gaining commissions.
She already has two commissions on the go including her own art teacher. Contact Lily at lilypcockram@gmail.com it you are interested in her art.
