Hadley’s Art Prize finalist 2017

Luke is a finalist in the inaugural Hadley’s Art Prize to be announced on the 14th July 2017 .

His work “A different History, Bruny Island, 1793” explores and depicts relations between indigenous Tasmanian aboriginals and visting French scientific voyages in the 1700 s . A respectful and convivial association in contrast to the subsequent British killing and displacement of the original Tasmanian population.

LUKE WAGNER, A Different History, Bruny Island, Tasmania, 1793, Oil, Wax and Adventure Bay Charcoal on Linen, 106 x 150 cm