Since 1992, the Hatched National Graduate Show has presented the work of over one thousand artists alongside that of their national peers in this unique showcase of emergent talent. Many of Australia’s most successful artistic careers have been launched this way. Hatched 2019 presented the work of 18 exceptional graduates who collectively demonstrate the expansive forms of contemporary practice.

From painting, sculpture, and drawing, to installation, video, and sound work, this exhibition offered an intriguing snapshot of current contemporary art practices in Australia. Hatched is one of the most enduring and fundamental ways that PICA fulfils its mission of supporting innovative new art practices and providing artists with career nurturing opportunities. Hatched tests the pulse of the nation’s emerging arts scene while acting as an important platform for the next generation of Australian artists.

The $50,000 Schenberg Art Fellowship is awarded to one outstanding Hatched artist as an investment in the development of their career. 2019 was the 10th year that PICA has worked with the University of Western Australia to present this generous cash prize.

Artists

Kim Ah Sam – Griffith University (QLD) 
Patrizia Biondi – The University of Sydney (NSW) 
Ómra Caoimhe – Edith Cowan University (WA) 
Jo Chew – University of Tasmania (TAS) 
Anita Cummins – Monash University (VIC) 
Stephanie De Biasi – Edith Cowan University (WA) 
Louis Grant – Australian National University (ACT) 
Dennis Golding – University of New South Wales (NSW) 
John L. Hammer – Queensland University of Technology (QLD) 
Azadeh Hamzeii – Griffith University (QLD) 
Yvette James – Monash University (VIC) 
Emilija Kasumovic – TAFE SA (SA) 
Carmen-Sibha Keiso – The University of Melbourne (VIC) 
Jonathan Kim – University of South Australia (SA) 
William Kitely – North Metropolitan TAFE (WA) 
Anna Litwinowicz – Queensland University of Technology (QLD) 
Annette An-Jen Liu – Australian National University (ACT) 
Kiah Pullens – The University of Melbourne, VIC 

Dr Harold Schenberg Arts Awards Winner

Anita Cummins (Monash University) – $50,000 Schenberg Art Fellowship