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This catalogue contains war-related material, including reference to suicide, confronting language and images which some people may find challenging and disturbing. The views and statements provided by the artists are theirs alone. Reader discretion is recommended.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that deceased people are represented throughout this publication.

The Australian War Memorial's Napier Waller Art Prize is open to former and current Australian Defence Force personnel. It encourages artistic excellence, promotes the transformative power of creativity, and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel. There is no required theme, and entrants are invited to use diverse media and original concepts.

The prize is named in honour or Mervyn Napier Waller, an Australian artist and First World War serviceman who was wounded during the fighting at Bullecourt; his injuries were so severe that his right arm had to be amputated. During his convalescence, Waller learned to write and draw with his left hand, saying, "an artist draws with his head, not his hands." Waller displayed remarkable ingenuity throughout his career which included creating the mosaics and stained glass windows in the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial.

In its second year, the prize received 113 entries. This catalogue showcases the 26 finalists from the Napier Waller Art Prize 2019, including the winning artwork, as selected by art curators and the judging panel.

Take a look at the online exhibition on the Memorial's website.

Winner - Napier Waller Art Prize 2019: Duncan, Natalie. You are in danger and I am far away. 2019. Ceramic, decals, gold lustre, glaze, underglaze, enamels, copper, glass beads. 130 x 55 x 55 cm. Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Winner - People's Choice Award, NWAP 2019: de Araujo, Eduardo. Line of sight. 2019. Woollen thread embroidered on printed photograph. 43 x 61 cm (unframed).

Details: Exhibition catalogue, published 2019.

Format: Soft cover, illustrations (photographs), 40 pages.

Dimensions: 21.0 cm (h) x 21.0 cm (w) x 0.4 cm (d) / 160 grams.