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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.

This catalogue showcases the 29 finalists from the Napier Waller Art Prize 2024, including the winning artwork, as selected by art curators and the judging panel. These artworks reflect the resilience, imagination, skill and humour for which members of the Australian Defence Force are well regarded. They also comment on the challenges and consequences of military life.

Take a look at the online exhibition and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award (voting closes on Sunday 13 October 2024) on the Memorial's website.

Winner - Napier Waller Art Prize 2024: Rae, Kat. Deathmin. 2023. Stacked paper, vinyl, plastic, leather, metal. 157 x 30 x 37 cm. Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Winner - People's Choice Award, NWAP 2024: To be announced.

Details: Exhibition catalogue, published 2024.

Format: Soft cover, illustrations (photographs), 55 pages.

Dimensions: 21.0 cm (h) x 21.0 cm (w) x 0.5 cm (d) / 245 grams.