All in Sculpture
Humour and play are integral in the life and art of Joi Murugavell-- a lesson she learned from her father as an elixir to life’s absurdities. Behind the laughs lies a desperate desire to understand her world - away from the influences of family, friends and culture. Like a string in a maze, her art is the process by which she navigates the layers she’s acquired along the way.
The Hopper Prize has a strong history of supporting contemporary visual artists through their biannual artist grant program. This is a great program that provides unrestricted financial support to working artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. In the Spring and Fall, 5 artists each receive awards, for a total of 10 grants per year. On top of this, support is extended to an additional 30 artists per cycle who are selected for a shortlist.
Jean Jacques Porret’s surreal sculptures transcend the mere human form they represent and instead draw the viewer in with their delicate expressionism, rhythmic movement, and abstract sensuality.
Recent Grant Winners: Recipients of the Hopper Prize
