A very excited twenty-six year old Brisbane artist, Carly Anita Scoufos, was announced as the winner of the 2008 Siganto Travel Scholarship at an award ceremony held in Brisbane, QLD on Thursday 21 August 2008.
Managed by cultural development agency Artworkers Alliance, the $10 000 Siganto Travel Scholarship is a biennial bursary providing professional development opportunities through travel, open to emerging Australian visual artists, craft practitioners and designers.
“Made possible through the generous support of the Siganto Family, this important arts scholarship offers emerging Australian artists the opportunity to develop new skills, engage with artists and arts contacts overseas, and expand networking opportunities – a priceless opportunity!” Artworkers Program Director Kevin Wilson said of the Scholarship.
With her $10 000 Siganto Travel Scholarship, Carly will undertake a two month residency at Youkobo Art Space located in central Tokyo, Japan.
Building incredible hand woven and embroidered sculptural works, Carly will explore Japanese sculpture and traditional calligraphy through 3D design during her residency in Japan.
A First Class Honours Fine Arts graduate from Griffith University, Carly has been involved in a number of exhibitions around Brisbane, and in 2007 was awarded a Griffith University Medal for outstanding academic excellence.
Carly said of winning the Scholarship: “This is an extraordinary opportunity for me to participate in an overseas residency program.”
“Through the generous support of the Siganto Family, I’m presented with an exciting and completely fresh direction for my art practice, and the chance to immerse myself in a country and culture that I have long admired and dreamt of visiting.”
“I plan to gain experience, broaden my knowledge and grow tremendously both professionally and personally at this early stage of my career.”
Carly’s artwork is viewable online via www.carlyscoufos.com
