Meet the 2022 judges

Jeremy Wortsman

ART + ILLUSTRATION
Jeremy is the founder and director of creative production and representation studio The Jacky Winter Group, as well as its associated ventures, including Lamington Drive Gallery and Jacky Winter Gardens. Checking out new art from emerging artists is one of the biggest perks of his job.

Rachel Burke

CRAFT
Also known as the queen of tinsel (and pom poms), Rachel’s official title is ‘multidisciplinary artist and designer’. Rachel loves making things with her hands, whether it be clothing, ceramics, mixed-media art or installations. She has collaborated with the likes of Disney, Lego and Airbnb.

Narelle Brewer

DESIGN
Narelle is a graphic designer and the design director at Studio Round. She works her magic on branding, art direction and publication design – often for cultural festivals and publications. She also collaborates with the specialist store, Perimeter Books, to design spiffy art and photo books.

Fatuma and Laurinda Ndenzako

FASHION
Sisters Fatuma and Laurinda Ndenzako are the designers behind Collective Closets, a Melbourne-made fashion label that showcases vibrant prints and African textiles through classic wardrobe staples. Fatuma and Laurinda are passionate about inclusive sizing and make threads to suit every bod.

Isabella Moore

PHOTOGRAPHY
Isabella is a photojournalist who documents society and culture. She loves immersing herself in research and takes great care to create thoughtful, nuanced portraits, no matter who she’s shooting. You might have spotted her photo essays in frankie, The New York Times, The Guardian, and more.

Laura Thompson

SMALL BUSINESS + COMMUNITY
Laura is a proud Gunditjmara woman and the CEO of Clothing The Gaps, a social enterprise and streetwear label celebrating Indigenous people and culture. Her past job in health education once had her dressing up as a fruit or vegetable, but these days, she uses fashion to spark conversations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.