Visual Arts Adult
First Place
Louise de Marco Jelavic
Adult category
‘A Park of Adventure’
My painting represents what I love about Western Sydney Parklands, in particular The Dairy. Immediately as I drive through the gates, I am greeted with a landmark sculpture. I enjoy a walk up the winding paths through the Australian bush, while listening to the sounds of birds and perhaps catching sight of a kangaroo or two. This is a place close to my heart, where friends and family gather and kids play.
I am a local visual artist, who enjoys expressing the unique character of Australian wildlife by adding a bit of humour and novelty in my artwork to tell a story. I work mainly with acrylic paint, but I also love experimenting with different mediums to challenge myself.
I often gain inspiration for my artworks from visits to wildlife parks, and bush walks through national parks.
There is beauty in mundanity. Tucked away down Dutton Lane in Cabramatta, so many of us have done our morning groceries and witnessed the weekend crowds. It just so happened that on one of these mornings, I snapped some photos and took some time to memorise the scene, so I could later capture the moment in a mixed-media illustration. In ‘Dutton Lane, Cabramatta’, I tried to avoid illustrating what I saw, and focused instead on what I felt; the hustle, bustle, energy of the people who make up Fairfield City.
I am a first-year animation student at UTS, an aspiring artist who hopes to work in pre-production animation! Having lived in Fairfield City my entire life thus far, I can credit the vibrant energy and diverse cultures of the people around me as an inspiration to my artmaking.
Second Place
‘Dutton Lane, Cabramatta’ 2nd
Lauren Alzamora, Adult category
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Third Place
‘The Fairfield International Monument’ 3rd
Liudmila Pozdnyak , Adult category
The Fairfield International Monument built as a symbol of Fairfield’s migrant population. It was created by the Fairfield Multicultural Society, originally 16 people from diverse cultural backgrounds who came together to honour the many nationalities setting in the area. The “A” symbolises Australia also Mount Ararat. The angular object above symbolises a boat or a plane, while the hole in the middle symbolises the opening where migrants exit to colonise new land. I decided to paint that spectacular monument so it is a vital part of our heritage and iconic Fairfield landmark , also I personally like it a lot, especially after upgrading.
I am working in an agency Just Better Care Macarthur as community worker. I am 56 years old and a mother of two grown children. I attend art classes in Bonnyrigg library every Thursday so my passion is art. I do like to paint different subjects, stories and also I enjoy to participate in our art group with my soulmates.
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Highly Commended
Svetlana Panov, Adult category ‘Addicted To Detail’
This artwork was inspired by nature and the people we have in this community. There are 26 individual sculptures inside the main sculpture. They were made in teacups to represent connecting with neighbours and friends. All the details represent how diverse our community is but how we all live together. I love where I live because I have the freedom and resources to be creative and connect to community and the environment.
I love being creative every day. I facilitate adult and children art classes at two galleries. I mainly focus on creating ceramic art but also paint and do mixed media.
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Visual Arts
Secondary
1st
First Place
Merna Dawood, Secondary category
‘Boundless Joy, Exploring the
Playground’s Palette’
‘Boundless Joy’ is a close up of the different playground spaces around Fairfield. It enables the viewer to remember their time of childhood and memories of being free and just having fun. These places are ways to bring the community together to thrive with happiness, dream of adventure and explore the wonders of play.
I am a Year 7 student at Bossley Park High School. My interests are art, especially digital art and listening to music. I entered this competition because I love the Fairfield area I live in and the diverse people I see everyday as I travel to school.
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Second Place
Tiffany Pao, Secondary category
‘Cabravale Memorial Park’
The main focus of the artwork is the Vietnam War Memorial and the Cabravale Memorial Bandstand. The soldiers’ positions are closer to the viewer as to create a sense of them overlooking the areasort of in a way of camaraderie together or in a protective manner of the things in the surroundings. I specifically decided to choose these memorials as they have great significance to my background as a Vietnamese-Cambodian artist, however, I chose not to place any flags on the flag poles as to symbolise our diversity as a community.
I am a fourteen year old artist and have loved art for as long as I can remember. I enjoy art as a hobby, and I mostly practice line illustrations and acrylic paintings. My paintings are mostly of still life or animals, so painting scenery was a little new to me. I like looking at art in general.
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3rd Third Place
Tracy Pham, Secondary category
‘Sunday Mornings’
Year 11
Shopping for groceries. It’s something we all do at least once a week and at the heart of Fairfield City a place of diversity, and togetherness, grocery shopping runs are something rooted in every family memory. I remember growing up in the area, my family and I would walk around Fairfield Showground, John Street at Cabramatta or spend hours at Cabravale Memorial Park. One thing that still remains the same are our Sunday grocery shopping runs. My painting portrays the front stand of a local grocery store in Fairfield, a familiar sight to many.
I’m a year 11 student living in Cabramatta. Growing up in Fairfield City, my fondest memories are going out with my family every weekend or after school whether it be going to the park, shopping around Cabramatta or roaming around Bonnyrigg Gardens.
Nowadays, Sundays are the one day I get to enjoy the little things - grocery shopping, going out to eat for breakfast and going to the park. Some of my hobbies are painting, netball and cooking, so for my entry I decided to incorporate my love for painting and an aspect of my suburb.
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Visual Arts
Primary The Capture Fairfield competition is a great initiative by our local Council and a wonderful opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent and promote our beautiful City and community spirit.
Local Artist
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Angelina, Primary category 1st
First Place
My artwork is about the love and embrace put into Fairfield City. It is based on many well-known landscapes and beautiful sceneries in Fairfield City. I have included the Cabramatta Pai Lau Gate and colourful fireworks as they represent joy and great memories.
My name is Angelina and I have a very strong passion in this year’s visual arts competition.
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2nd
Second Place
Mardy Sok, Primary category
‘Proud of my Community’ Cabramatta Public School
I chose to paint Cabramatta Arch because it was the first thing that came to my mind when I think of my community. I also love to drink Gong Cha and going there to buy it with my family. My community in Cabramatta has given me many fun times and good memories with my family. You should love your community just like I do.
I am 8 years old and I love to play soccer. I love doing visuals arts lessons at my school.
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Third Place
Sarah Michelle Leang
Primary category
‘My Park: Ironside Park’
St Johns Park Public School Year 2
Ironside Park makes me feel happy and excited to try new things. In the morning, the park is peaceful with birds chirping around. Sometimes you can see many different types of birds like parrots, cockatoos, and magpies. The magpies sometimes crow really loud. The trees at Ironside Park are big and tall, and some don’t have leaves.
I am a happy, caring, and friendly person. I like to try new parks because they are fun, and exciting. I like attending school so that I can learn, and play with my friends. My favourite author is Mo Willems, because he writes funny books that make me laugh.
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3rd
Winner
Cathareen Ganesharatnam, Adult category Repurpose Suburb Banners
‘Most creative’
‘My Fair Lady’
This sculpture is representative of the Bangladesh garment workers who are unfairly treated through low pay and poor working conditions. My intention with this sculpture is to bring awareness of the impact that fast fashion has on these workers and how it contributes to textile waste. My hope is that people will be more conscientious of where their clothes come from and consider more sustainable options. This sculpture is made 100% from recycled materials. All fabric was taken from suburb banners.
I enjoy spending time with my rainbow lorikeet and going for walks and bike rides in my local area. I am not an artist by no means. However, when presented the idea of upcycling the suburb banners, I immediately thought about fabric (specifically clothing) and fast fashion and knew I wanted to create something inspired by that.
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Winner
Thao Le, Adult category
Repurpose Suburb Banners
‘Most practical’
‘The beauty in tradition.... and the love for food’
Repurposing a banner to a Vietnamese traditional dress known as an ‘Ao Dai’ gave me a opportunity to appreciate my cultural identity. It also represents the love for where I live, the community and fun events, especially the food!
I’m a recent Fashion graduate student at The University of Technology Sydney. I enjoy hiking, sewing and making costumes/cosplay as a hobby and hope to have a fashion job in the future.
Model: Zoe Huynh
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Winner
Primary category
Class 3N - Bossley Park Public School
‘Colourful Companions’
We have created a chair from used chair legs and old iPad covers, covered with reusable coloured string. A companion table has been created from old chair legs and iPad covers as well. The table top has been covered with bread bag tags collected for recycling but used for decorating the table to make it colourful. We love where we live so we want to keep the area beautiful by reusing as much as we can to avoid things going unnecessarily to landfill.
At school we are learning about how to become more sustainable with recycling, reusing and renewing old things as much as possible.
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Photography Adult
1st
First Place
Nataliya Vovnenko, Adult category ‘Lovely afternoon in our park’ Carrawood Park, Carramar
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The submissions were successful in capturing the diversity and colour in our City.
Capture Fairfield Judge
2nd Second Place
Eric Nguyen, Adult category
‘Ecstasy of Victory’
Cabramatta
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3rd Third Place
Naeem Zayd, Adult category
‘Sunset Walk at Endeavour Park’
Fairfield West
Photography Secondary
This year’s submissions demonstrated how much Fairfield residents love the natural and built environments of the city where they live.
Capture Fairfield Judge
1st
First Place
Jayden Ngo, Secondary category
‘Sunset Symphony Tyres and Tranquility’ Obstacle Course, Fairfield Park
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Second Place
Natalie Blake, Secondary category
Bonnyrigg High School Year 10
‘The Big Oak’
Oakdene Park, Carramar
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3rd
Third Place
Ghaith Shiha, Secondary category
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield Year 9
‘Mirror of Tranquility’ Wetherill Park
First Place
Mya Tran, Primary category William Stimson Public School Year 6
‘A walk in the park’ Honour Avenue, Fairfield Park
The photography competition has encouraged local students to explore natural wonders in their community and get creative behind the lens.
Natural Resource Officer Fairfield City Council
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Photography Primary
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2nd
Second Place
Emerson Chao , Primary category
Harrington St Public School Year 5
‘Faung Chao - High Rise’
Cabramatta Station
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3rd Third Place
Leonardo Blake, Primary category
‘Reach for the Sky’
The Dairy, Western Sydney Parklands
Visual Arts
The submissions were successful in capturing the diversity and colour in our City.
Capture Fairfield Judge
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Kangaroos are so beautiful. When I walk my dogs at The Dairy in Abbotsbury, they often appear. They are always in groups, eating, resting and looking around. It always brings a smile to my face when I see them, even from a distance.
I am an artist who loves to make artworks about my immediate environment. I have been painting and drawing animals, landscapes and still life for years. It is my absolute passion. I love to share my work through exhibitions, and meeting other artists.
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Melvy Connell, Adult category ‘Kangaroo in Abbotsbury’
Janet Le, Adult category
Standing tall as a celebration of freedom and harmony, the Pai Lau gate in Cabramatta serves as an inspiration to all immigrant groups around the world, demonstrating the potential of diversity and inclusiveness. It also provides visibility for these communities, highlighting their presence and contributions.
Having grown up in Australia in a migrant family, I have learnt the true impact of multiculturalism and its success in Sydney. The grand structure has brought me feelings of security and belonging ever since I was a young child.
A resident of Fairfield City all my life, I enjoy painting as a hobby and hope to share my work with my community.
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‘Freedom’
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Laura Colusso, Adult category ‘Two Cockatoos lovingly feeding in a tree’
A resident of Fairfield City who is part of the Senior’s Art Group at Bonnyrigg Library.
Josephine Refalo, Adult category
‘Space and freedom to explore nature’
My painting shows how our children can still explore the untouched open space we have in our backyard but still live in suburbia. At Calmsley Hill City Farm our children can experience how things were and to play freely in the natural environment. This painting reflects the beauty of nature that exists and for all to enjoy at the farm. I am a senior who has lived in the Fairfield area all my life. I have made many memories and have seen many changes over time. Painting is something that I have taken up after retiring. It is something that I have always wanted to do but never had the time. Since joining the Senior’s Art Group at Bonnyrigg Library, I have enjoyed learning a new skill and making new friends. I look forward to the class each Monday where we paint and catch up at the same time.
Vanessa Sepulveda, Adult category
‘The Heart of Nature’
I was inspired mainly by Fairfield Park and the green spots surrounding the area near the railway. I was privileged to find inspiration in this autumn season and to witness the suburb’s beauty all around me. This is my call to society to appreciate, protect and preserve the local nature and species we are blessed to own.
My name is Vanessa and I love and enjoy any form of artistic expression there is. My hobbies are painting, writing, drawing and taking a stroll to the park to observe nature.
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Rosemary Diodati, Adult category
‘The Old Soul Oak Tree’
A few blocks from my childhood home was what we called “The Old Oak Tree”. This was my quiet place as a teenager. I would ride my bicycle there to reflect and just sit on her strong and shady limbs. I visited the tree some months ago to photograph her and was instantly hit with a wave of nostalgia. I was suddenly that same young girl again, riding her bike through our wonderful City. With my painting I've captured why Fairfield is where I love where I live.
I was born in Amman Jordan of Armenian heritage, my family migrated to Australia in 1967. In 1971, my parents purchased their first home in Barkley Street, Fairfield. This home was a very happy place where we spent most of our time playing and riding our bicycles. I married in 1980 and purchased our first home in Prairiewood. Later my three sons were born in the original Fairfield Hospital. I am semi-retired and enjoy working out at the gym and attending the beginner’s art class at the Bonnyrigg Library.
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Diane Yousouf, Adult category
‘Nene and the Pumpkin Flowers’
Our Nene came to Australia with her husband and three children about fifty years ago. She is an excellent cook. Her recipes are traditional dishes from Cyprus. There are many friends and family living in Australia that come from the same areas in Cyprus as our Nene. One of these friends also lives in Fairfield, grows flowers and many vegetables. These yellow pumpkin flowers are from his garden. They will be filled with a mixture of rice and seasonings and cooked to become ‘flower dolmas’.
As a long time resident of Fairfield I enjoy the local parks and gardens and also the busy shopping precincts. As an artist I am often inspired by local scenes. I have been painting fairly seriously for nearly twenty years now. Even as a child I was always drawing and colouring in. I have been fortunate to study with good artists and I attend demonstrations and workshops as often as I can.
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Yiwei Shi , Adult category
‘The Pho Eaters’
Fairfield City is renowned for its multiculturalism, with the majority of local residents immigrating from overseas. The diverse cultural characteristics of the local food industry have also captured the attention of numerous diners. The Mid-Autumn Festival event attracts thousands of tourists every year. Among the many local delicacies, Pho (Vietnamese soup rice noodles) is undoubtedly one of the most popular foods. There are countless Pho restaurants in Cabramatta and Canley Vale. My family and I are Pho lovers and often visit these restaurants. I have been living in Fairfield City for over twenty years. I enjoy depicting scenes from my mind on canvas. The artwork ‘The Pho Eaters’ is created based on my impressions of the surroundings while I eat Pho during my usual visits.
I am an immigrant from China. From the mid-1990s until now, I have been living in the Fairfield City LGA. I have always loved fine art since childhood. I obtained a commercial art design qualification in China in the 1980s and worked as a graphic designer until the end of 1989 when I moved to Australia. Since 2018, due to my illness, I have had more time to do what I like and started creating my unique style of painting. I display and sell my artwork through online galleries since then. My studio is in my home.
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Diane Yousouf, Adult category
‘Jacaranda Blues’
There are many Jacaranda trees in the Fairfield area. In the spring time the pale blue flowers are visible in many parks and gardens as these trees can become quite large and prominent in the canopy views of the city.
I am a local resident and artist. In Fairfield there are many pleasant gardens and parklands and I regularly sketch places of interest to me.
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Melvy Connell , Adult category
‘Goanna at Plough and Harrow park’
On a very hot day at Plough and Harrow, my daughter and I walked past a big goanna. He was sun baking on a tree. He was beautiful, he was so well camouflaged amongst the shrubs and trees, I had to paint it.
I am an artist who loves to make artworks about my immediate environment. I have been painting and drawing animals, landscapes and still life for years. It is my absolute passion. I love to share my work through local exhibitions, and meeting other artists.
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Gabriella Rossi, Adult category
‘Love Where You Live’
In contemplating “Love where you Live”, I looked at what has made me feel that sense of belonging. After decades of living in the area, it’s a real sense of community and acceptance that has kept me grounded here. ‘Akin’ is a tessellated paper collage showing that no tile is the same but all are connected through one cotton thread. Each mosaic represents the diversity of the Fairfield municipality; yet the interwoven cotton thread represents a sense of connection and belonging to the same community.
I’ve lived in the Fairfield municipality since 1987. I’m a married mother of two who completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of NSW. I’m of Italian heritage and my parents were Italian migrants who had resided here since the early 60’s.
Lily Espinoza , Adult category
Personally, I feel a great peace on my mind when I witness and admire the amazing scene that nature gives us. I feel that all these intense colours capture the sense of beauty and serenity in an everyday event that, sometimes, we don't acknowledge at all.
I’m a nature lover. I’ve always enjoyed all kinds of art since I was a kid. I enjoy making jewellery, clay works, paintings, drawings or even dabble on textiles. I believe art is a way to express our feeling and change the world around us.
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Natalia Blake , Secondary category
‘Intersection’
This drawing is of an intersection at The Horsley Drive and the M7. I cross here often when my family and I travel south to Canberra, east to Sydney City, west to the Blue Mountains or north to Newcastle or even QLD. I see it as a gateway to my family’s holiday destinations so close to our home. That’s why I think this location represents what I love about Fairfield City, especially the Parks area which is where I live.
I’m a student in year 10 and I like drawing different artforms, such as cartoons, realistic, and landscapes and use mainly pencil and paint pens on paper as my media. Drawing is what I do in the evenings to wind down and it helps me relax after school and homework.
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Rozlinda Al-Banaa, Secondary category
‘Our Lady of Rosary Church’ Fairfield
In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen.
I am from Iraq and I am in the 7th grade. The school I am attending is Westfield Sport High School and I hope that in the future, I become a world-famous doctor and artist!
Hoang (Sofia) Bao Nhi Nguyen , Secondary category
It was the evening when I remembered, I forgot to meet that stranger I became friends with at the park. I grew up and soon forgot about that park I loved so much. I used to be best friends with the swings there. We all grow up and separate from what you used to love most. We change and that's normal.
I’m Sofia Nguyen, a year 7 student who attends Prairiewood High School. I’ve always loved art and it has been a very strong passion of mine. I enjoy exploring the works of art and creating artworks with drawing being my favourite.
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Janie Ngor, Secondary category
‘Another Beautiful Day at Allambie Park’ Bossley Park High School Year 8
Early in the mornings, the sun, clouds and trees at Allambie Park all collaborate to create an extraordinarily breathtaking scene at sunrise. All of the awe-inspiring warm hues of the sky help start off my weekday mornings with a boost of determination. Occasionally, I would also spot Australian Swiftlets freely zipping from one side of the field to the other at incredible speeds. The freedom I feel from watching the small, yet striking birds soar along the breeze seemingly without a care in the world is a feeling I will never forget for the rest of my life. Both of these wonderful factors are my inspiration for this piece, which I hope to share with others as well.
I am a Year 8 student at Bossley Park High School. Throughout the majority of my life, Visual Arts has always been a way to express whatever was going through my mind. My preferred art mediums are digital art and pencil drawings. In the distant future, I hope that one day that I can create entirely different worlds and tell all sorts of fantastic stories through my art.
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Katarina Lin, Primary category
‘A fun place to be’
Cabramatta Public School
Kiara Kusnadi, Primary category
‘Having fun at the park’
St Johns Park Public School Year 5
My artwork is about Aquatopia located in Prairiewood Leisure Centre. I chose to work on Aquatopia because it is a fun park that kids and adults can play in.
My name is Kiara, I live with my little sister, dad and mum. I have always wanted one of my artworks to be in a gallery or museum..
I chose to draw and paint the drop slide at Aquatopia because in the holidays I went to there with my family and my cousins. I chose to paint this because my local area is a place that is filled with places where families can create fun memories together.
I am almost 9 years old and I love doing visual arts at my school.
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‘Aquatopia’
St Johns Park Public School Year 3
This is Aquatopia. It is located at Prairiewood Leisure Centre. There are over a dozen amusing, extraordinary slides. It also has two different types of pools as well. The pools are the wave pool and the toddler pool. It is also one of my favourite places, so that’s why I drew it.
My name is Kayla. I am currently eight years old. I love to hang out with my friends, play netball, draw and explore new places. To me, I think Fairfield is an awesome place. There are enjoyable parks, fantastic shops and so much more amazing places.
He Na Kim, Primary category
‘Water Mania’
Cabramatta Public School Year 5
I chose this Aquatopia Water Bucket because I remember going there last year. I would go on the slides and I especially loved the water bucket. We would have to wait forever for the water to drop, but it was still fun. I love that our community has these fun facilities for everyone to use.
I am 10 years old I love Visual Arts.
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Kayla Nguyen, Primary category
Jayden Bui, Primary category
‘I Love Food’
Lansvale Public School, Kindergarten
Joel Liso, Primary category
‘Sunset at Lizard Log’
St Gertrude’s Catholic
Primary School Year 3
Khanh Mi Lam , Primary category
‘The Rise’
Our Lady of the Rosary Fairfield Year 5
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Yalan Zhao, Primary category
‘In Memory of the Soldiers’
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield Year 6
Chantla Pheng , Primary category
‘My Go-To Places ’
Cabramatta Public School Year 5
Rita Tang, Primary category
‘Peaceful Lake’
Cabramatta Public School
Maple Hon, Primary category
‘Holding a World Sign’
St Johns Park Public School Year 5
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Darlina Lam, Primary category
‘My Special Place’
Cabramatta Public School Year 3
I drew the Cabramatta Bandstand located at Cabravale Memorial Park because I used to go bike riding and go for walks with my family. I drew this place because it also represents peace and I added in the lanterns to represent the different cultures in Cabramatta. I love growing up here because it is a peaceful and fun place to live in.
I am 8 years old and I enjoy drawing cartoon characters in my spare time.
Evie Jade Trinh , Primary category
‘Cabramatta’ St Johns Park Public School Year 3
My favourite place is Cabramatta because I like the food. My favourite dish is Pho Beef Noodle Soup and Crispy Chicken Noodle Soup. I like to go to the Asian grocery stores, they have yummy snacks and lollies. During the special occasions, such as the Chinese New Year, I get to see fireworks, lanterns, and the lion dance.
My name is Evie Jade and I am 8 years old.
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Aleisha Wong, Primary category ‘A Temple to Beauty’
Issabel Huynh , Primary category
‘Fairfield City – A Taste of Asia’ St Johns Park Public School
Alice Seng, Primary category
‘Peaceful Cabramatta’
Cabramatta Public School
Edith Ly, Primary category
‘Nature in The Dairy’
St Johns Park Public School
Anjila lshaboba, Primary category
‘My Mask’
King Park Public School Year 6
Justin Li, Primary category
‘Having fun at the park’
St Johns Park Public School Year 2
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Jayden Sebin, Primary category
‘Love Where You Live’
Prairievale Public School Year 6
Mya Tran, Primary category
‘My Favourite Places’
William Stimson Public School Year 6
Elijah Meoli, Primary category
‘Elijah at King Park’
St Johns Park Public School Year 1
Sovanreach Ngoun, Primary category
‘The Peaceful Lake’
Cabramatta Public School Year 5
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‘CabraDrummer’
Cabramatta
Alex Milan, Adult category
Photography
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Angelina Tran, Adult category ‘Silent Walk: Creekside’ Canley Vale
Alex Milan, Adult category ‘Crossroads’ Fairfield
Highly Commended
Aleks Novakovic, Adult category
‘Owl’
Aleks Novakovic, Adult category
‘Silk Tree’
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‘Rainbow
Claudia Barkil, Adult category
Lorikeet’
Allambie Park
Mount Pritchard
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Caroline Tjhia, Adult category
‘The last leave’
Through the eyes of Capture Fairfield we can see the true beauty of our vibrant places.
Cabramatta Place Manager
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Fairfield City Council
Mingyue
‘Follow
Claudia Ahumada Pina, Adult category ‘Autumn in Bossley Park’
Claudia Marcelja, Adult category
my light’
Lay Buddhist Temple, Bonnyrigg
We know that Fairfield residents are proud to belong to a diverse multicultural community.
Social Planning and Cultural Development Officer
Fairfield City Council
Viraphong Phomphithak, Adult category
‘In Between Bars’
Cabramatta
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Eric Nguyen, Adult category
‘Unleashing Prosperity’ Cabramatta
Eric Nguyen, Adult category
‘Nature’s Embrace A Child’s Delight’
Jayson Garcia, Adult category
‘Interlude’ Fairfield
Michael Kado, Adult category
‘Unforgettable Moments’ Polding Street, Smithfield
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Andy Tan, Adult category
‘Admiring the rain during a dog walk’
Edensor Park
Mark Blake, Adult category
‘With Open Arms’
Oakdene Park, Carramar
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Johnny Tran, Adult category
‘Hidden Beauty’
Bonnyrigg Park
Maria Stronelli, Adult category
‘A mother’s love’
Smithfield
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The Capture Fairfield book gives the community the opportunity to shine through the eyes of individuals as they explore the hidden natural beauty of Fairfield City’s indigenous flora and fauna.
Bush
Care Officer Fairfield City Council
Robert Ward, Adult category
‘Pittostrum Revolutum’
Fairfield Indigenous Flora Park
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Martin Ratcliff, Adult category
‘Just Hanging in Fairfield’ Cabramatta Creek, Lansdowne
Patirizia Zeppieri, Adult category
‘Frost and Foggy morning at The Dairy’
Western Sydney Parklands
Alex Benetel, Adult category
‘A miraculous wonder’
Western Sydney Parklands
Phillip Sayamoungkhoun, Adult category
‘My hometown Cabramatta’
Freedom Plaza, Cabramatta
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Viraphong Phomphithak, Adult category
‘Dutton Lane’
Cabramatta
Viraphong Phomphithak, Adult category
‘Uber’
Cabramatta
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Patirizia Zeppieri, Adult category ‘Fireworks at the Showground’ Fairfield Showground
Phillip Sayamoungkhoun, Adult category
‘Down by the water’
Carramar
Jayson Garcia, Adult category
‘This Was Not My Home’
Fairfield
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Joanne Barone, Adult category ‘Makeawish’
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Naeem Zayd, Adult category
‘A walk day at Avenel St’
Fairfield West
Michael Kado, Adult category
‘Comfort Ray’ Western Sydney Parklands
Kevin Quach, Secondary category
‘Cabramatta Gate’
Freedom Plaza, Cabramatta
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Mylez Molo
‘Sunset Station’ Fairfield
Kevin Quach Fairvale High School Fairfield West
Emmanual Gatt
Canley Vale High School Year 9
‘Travel through Fairfield’ Fairfield Station
Nathan Gerolimatos
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield Year 10
‘Raining Melancholy’
Fairfield Station
Kevin Tran
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield
‘The Beauty Beneath’
Canley Vale
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Aiden Tamen
Prairiewood High School
‘Calmsley Hill City’
Calmsley Hill City Farm, Abbotsbury
Alexandar Dando
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield
‘The Light’
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Christopher Ly
Canley Vale High School
‘Home at night’
John Street, Cabramatta
Christopher Ly
Canley Vale High School
‘Midnight Oil’
Toung Phat Asian Grocery Store, Cabramatta
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Governor Philip Public School
‘Another Sunset in Fairfield’
Horsley Park
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Emily Barisic
Leonardo Blake
Edensor Park Public School
‘The Grass is Always Greener’
The Dairy, Western Sydney Parklands
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Agatha Godoy
St Johns Park Public School Year 5
‘World Ball’
The People’s Globe, Fairfield Showground
Danita Ismael
Bossley Park Public School Year 6
‘Upside Down World’
Bossley Park
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Tia Stewart Harrington St Public School
‘Living Free’ Bonnyrigg
Agatha Godoy
St Johns Park Public School Year 5
‘Fly n Flower’
Fairfield Showground
Santos Sadiq
Our Lady of the Rosary Year 3
‘Fairfield Nature’
Fairfield
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Ruby Barone
Marion Catholic Primary School
‘Backyard Love’
Horsley Park
‘Title’ Location
Clinton Nguyen
St Johns Park Public School Year 3
‘Naturific’
Newton Pham
St Johns Park Public School Year 6
‘The Three Buddies’
Lansvale Park
Noella Nguyen
St Johns Park Public School Year 3
‘A Space Filled with Opportunities’
Prairiewood Leisure Centre
Sebastian Piromalli
Bossley Park Public School Year 6
‘The Day The Sky Turned Rainbow’
Bossley Park
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‘Hairy’
Allegra Barillaro
Bossley Park Public School Year 6
‘Red
Maci McLintock
Bossley Park Public School Year 6
‘Every Kid’s Dream’
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Cynthia Nguyen
St Johns Park Public School Year 1
Rosy Garden’
Fairfield City Council would like to thank the 2023 Capture Fairfield Visual Arts & Photography Competition entrants.
We hope this year’s talent inspires you to capture the beauty of our City in 2024.
Entries from this competition will form a pictorial history of our current heritage that will be preserved for future generations.
Heritage Librarian Fairfield City Council
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Chipping Norton Lake Lansvale
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Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield
